(173PO) 12 VOLT TROLLING MOTOR ENGLISH 7.5” X 10.3” 05/21/2012
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Tilt and extension handle adjustment and operation
• There are 8 tilt positions: 15°, 30°, 45° upward,
and 15°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75° downward from 0°
(horizontal position).
IMPORTANT:
To use the downward position, you
must press the release button located on the
underside of the pivot handle, and then push the
handle down until you feel the handle “lock in” to the
desired position.
• To extend the handle, pull the handle towards you to
the desired length position. The handle extends a 6
inches (15.2cm).
• To retract the handle, push the handle in until it
meets the face of the control box head.
Switch ON/OFF and speed adjustment
There are 5 forward speeds (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) and 3
reverse speeds (-1, -2 and -3)
• Twist the handle left or right to activate the motor.
• Twist the handle to 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 to go forward and increase the forward
speed accordingly.
• Twist the handle to -1, -2 and -3 to reverse and increase the reverse speed
accordingly.
• Twist the handle to “0” to switch OFF.
IMPORTANT:
If the propeller / motor is out of the water, the safety protection feature will
prevent the motor from operating. Ensure the propeller/motor is submerged in the water.
Battery requirement and connection
IMPORTANT:
For best result use a deep cycle marine 12 volt battery
(not included) with at least 60 ampere hours rating.
1. Make sure the motor is switched off (speed selector handle on “0”).
2. Connect the positive (+) red wire to the positive (+) battery terminal.
3. Connect the negative (-) black wire to the negative (-) battery
terminal.
The battery meter on the control box panel provides an indication of the
remaining charge in the battery. Four lights indicate full charge; three
lights indicate good charge; 2 lights indicate low charge and one light
indicates that the battery must be recharged.
NOTICE:
Maintain battery at full charge. Failure to recharge the battery within 12-24 hours is the leading
cause of premature battery failure. Proper care will ensure having battery power when you need it and
improve the battery life. Check with your local marine battery supplier for further details.
WARNING
• Never switch the motor on when the propeller is out of the water.
• Never connect the (+) and the (-) terminals of the battery together.
• Never allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals.
• Always cover the battery and the battery terminal clamps.
Weed escape control button
If weeds are entangled with the propeller, press and hold
the “weed escape” button on the control box panel. The
propeller will rotate back and forth to disentangle itself from
the weeds.
NOTICE:
Ensure the control handle is in "O" position irst,
then press the weed escape button.
Battery meter
Tilt / twist / tiller
extension handle
Extend to 6"/(15.2cm)
Release
button
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Weed escape button
