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STEERING

To adjust steering counter-force, simply loosen or tighten the counterforce 
bolt. The ideal setting is one where the counterforce bolt is just tight enough 
so that the boat will steer in the direction you are aiming without need for 
continual correction. 

Depth Collar Adjustment

Push Button
Quick Tilt

Push Lever
Quick Tilt

Depth Collar 
Adjustment

Steering Counter 
Force Adjustment 

PLEASE NOTE:

The Alloy bracket of the 34lb Venom model is slightly different to the other
models. The location of the steering counter force adjustment screw are in 
different locations as shown in the drawings below. The 34lb model bracket 
has a push button quick tilt while the other models have a push lever quick tilt.

34LB VENOM 

MOTOR BRACKET

OTHER VENOM

MOTOR BRACKETS

Steering Counter 
Force Adjustment 

Summary of Contents for Venom SXW 34/26

Page 1: ...30 55227 VENOM SXW 44 36 55228 VENOM SXW 54 26 55223 VENOM SXW 54 36 55525 VENOM SXW 54 42 55229 VENOM SXW ET 54 42 55230 VENOM SXW 65 42 55219 Watersnake Venom SX Motor Manual Ver 2 VENOM SX TRANSOM...

Page 2: ...ormation check for the latest version on our website at https www watersnake com au pages watersnake user manuals BEFORE YOU BEGIN Trolling motors are high current devices that require an ideal power...

Page 3: ...TACHING THE PROPELLER 11 ATTACHING THE MOTOR TO YOUR BOAT 12 USING THE MOTOR PRE USE CHECKLIST 12 DEPLOYING YOUR MOTOR 13 ADJUSTING THE ANGLE OF YOUR MOTOR 14 DEPTH ADJUSTMENT 14 STEERING 15 HEAD UNIT...

Page 4: ...4 Watersnake Venom SX Motor Manual Ver 2 KNOW YOUR BOAT Keel Bow Port Stern Starboard Gunwale Bow Stern Hull Gunwale Port Starboard Inboard Outboard Stern Transom...

Page 5: ...d propeller 94mm pitch Venom 34lb Motors come with a 2 bladed propeller 70mm pitch FEATURES OF YOUR MOTOR PROPELLERS Digital voltage meter Extendable control handle featuring 5 forward and 3 reverse s...

Page 6: ...th car truck motorcycle type batteries for more information about appropriate batteries for your Watersnake motor refer to page 7 4 Check battery cable length in relation to location of your 12v deep...

Page 7: ...finders or lighting to the trolling motor batteries If you are unsure about the voltage output of your batteries contact your battery supplier or consult a marine auto electrician 2 This Watersnake m...

Page 8: ...it Breaker 40A Fuse Circuit Breaker 50A Fuse Circuit Breaker 50A Fuse Circuit Breaker 50A Fuse Circuit Breaker SEE PAGE 21 For the optional Watersnake 50Amp Circuit Breaker accessory CIRCUIT BREAKER E...

Page 9: ...Metre 6AWG 1 3 Metres 6AWG 3 5 Metres 4AWG 1 Metre 6AWG 1 3 Metres 6AWG 3 5 Metres 4AWG 1 Metre 6AWG 1 3 Metres 6AWG 3 5 Metres 4AWG BATTERY CHARGING Charging a battery while it is powering the motor...

Page 10: ...in the OFF position and stand clear of the propeller Connect the red cable to the positive terminal and the black cable to the negative terminal making sure the terminals are clean before doing so A...

Page 11: ...of the propeller which the shear pin needs to slot into and then tighten the propeller nut securely with the provided tool 1 2 WARNING Before doing anything with the propeller ensure the cables from...

Page 12: ...y your Watersnake motor is not designed to be used with a car truck motorcycle type or ternary lithium battery Check battery cable for any signs of damage or exposed wiring Check terminals for any sig...

Page 13: ...Then carefully rotate the motor into its deplyed position and set the desired depth with the depth collar STOWED POSITION DEPLOYED POSITION 2 DEPRESS THE QUICK TILT BUTTON OR LEVER TO ROTATE THE MOTO...

Page 14: ...ss the quick tilt button or lever at the top of the mounting bracket with your other hand Press and hold the positioning pin until the desired angle has been reached next release the pin and ensure th...

Page 15: ...t Push Button Quick Tilt Push Lever Quick Tilt Depth Collar Adjustment Steering Counter Force Adjustment PLEASE NOTE The Alloy bracket of the 34lb Venom model is slightly different to the other models...

Page 16: ...the battery is delivering to the motor In normal operation the voltage should be between 12 volts and 14 5 volts depending on your battery type LiFoPO4 batteries will deliver a constant voltage as th...

Page 17: ...ition and slide the depth collar flush to the alloy bracket and tighten it Once the motor is in the stowed position disconnect the battery from the motor for transport STOWED POSITION DEPLOYED POSITIO...

Page 18: ...un your trolling motor out of water for long periods of time AFTER EVERY USE Disconnect motor from battery Recharge battery as soon as possible DO NOT PRESSURE WASH EVEN AFTER FRESHWATER USE Wipe your...

Page 19: ...osion spray Apply a silicone lanolin or carnauba wax coating to the composite shaft to ensure free running through the mount assembly END OF SEASON LONG TERM STORAGE Disconnect motor from battery Insp...

Page 20: ...fer to table on page 9 of manual With the Battery disconnected remove propeller and check for any build up of fishing line weed or any other debris With the Battery disconnected check that propeller p...

Page 21: ...WATERSNAKE MOTOR ACCESSORIES SOLD SEPARATELY SEE YOU NEAREST DEALER FOR MORE INFORMATION 55132 Propeller accessory kit includes propeller nut wrench propeller nut and shear pins 55131 2 Blade Prop 34...

Page 22: ...RTS LIST Page 26 27 SPECIFICATION SUMMARY MODEL CODE 55227 NAME VENOM SXW 34 30 ELECTRIC MOTOR VOLTAGE V 12V MAX THURST LB 34LB SHAFT LENGTH IN 30 MIN AMP DRAW A 7 5A MAX AMP DRAW A 34A PROP 2 BLADE 7...

Page 23: ...age 30 31 SPECIFICATION SUMMARY MODEL CODE 55223 NAME VENOM SXW 54 26 ELECTRIC MOTOR VOLTAGE V 12V MAX THURST LB 54LB SHAFT LENGTH IN 26 MIN AMP DRAW A 13A MAX AMP DRAW A 54A PROP 3 BLADE 94MM PITCH M...

Page 24: ...A 54A PROP 3 BLADE 94MM PITCH MOUNTING ALLOY TRANSOM REQUIRED BATTERY 12v DEEP CYCLE OR LiFePO4 MIN RECOMMENDED BATTERY SIZE 100AH OR LARGER BATTERY CABLE GAUGE 10AWG MOTOR WEIGHT 8 5kg SCHEMATICS AN...

Page 25: ...Page 38 39 MODEL CODE 55219 NAME VENOM SXW 65 42 ELECTRIC MOTOR VOLTAGE V 12V MAX THURST LB 54LB SHAFT LENGTH IN 42 MIN AMP DRAW A 13A MAX AMP DRAW A 50A PROP 3 BLADE 94MM PITCH MOUNTING ALLOY TRANSO...

Page 26: ...26 Watersnake Venom SX Motor Manual Ver 2 55222 VENOM SXW 34 26 SCHEMATIC...

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Page 42: ...e year Limited Warranty covering faults in workmanship and materials from the date of original retail purchase The purchaser shoud return the defective product postage prepaid insured with proof of pu...

Page 43: ...www watersnake com au 43 NOTES...

Page 44: ...AVAILABILITY OF SPARE PARTS SPARE PARTS CAN ALSO BE PURCHASED ONLINE USA watersnakeusa com DISTRIBUTORS Full and up to date contact information can be found at www watersnake com au www watersnake co...

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