
Heading Lock—Compass Mode Operation
IMPORTANT: If the trolling motor loses the GPS signal while in a heading lock
mode, the trolling motor will emit an error tone, automatically return to manual
mode, and continue running at the selected speed.
If cruise control was operating while in a heading lock mode and the GPS
signal is lost, the trolling motor will emit an error tone, automatically return to
manual mode, and the trolling motor will stop.
To operate the trolling motor in the heading lock—compass mode:
1. Steer the trolling motor so that it is pointing in the desired direction of
travel.
2. Press the
heading lock
button on the handheld remote or foot pedal. The
trolling motor will emit an ascending chirp, indicating it's status in heading
lock—course mode.
IMPORTANT: To operate heading lock—compass mode for the first time,
press and hold the
manual mode
button, then press the
2, 1, 2
buttons in
sequence.
The trolling motor will maintain a constant compass heading, but the boat will
drift with the wind, tide, and current. The operator can adjust the speed and the
heading by using the handheld remote or foot pedal. In extreme current or wind
conditions, it may be necessary to increase the motor speed to maintain the
desired heading.
To exit heading lock—compass mode, press the
heading lock
button or the
manual mode
button. The trolling motor will emit a descending chirp and the
GPS status indicator light will stop blinking.
To switch back to heading lock—course mode, press and hold the
manual
mode
button, then press the
2, 1, 1
buttons in sequence.
Adjusting Motor Speed
If a heading lock mode is selected from manual mode, the trolling motor will run
at the last selected speed. The motor speed can be adjusted by pressing the
increase speed (+)
button or
decrease speed (–)
button on the remote or by
rotating the speed knob on the foot pedal
counterclockwise
to increase the
speed or
clockwise
to decrease the speed. The trolling motor will emit two
beeps when the user tries to exceed the available motor speed limits.
Cruise control can be used while in either heading lock mode. Refer to
Using
Cruise Control
.
Adjusting the Heading
While in a heading lock mode, the heading can be adjusted by pressing the
left
turn
or
right turn
buttons on the handheld remote or by holding the momentary
button down on the foot pedal while steering the foot pedal toe down on the
foot pedal
toe down
to steer right or
heel down
to steer left. The trolling motor
will resume heading lock—course mode navigation based on the new trolling
motor heading.
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