X5-55/X5-70/X5-80/X5-105 Opertion Mintennce Instlltion Wrrnty Mnul
EU Complince Sttement Attwood Corportion hereby declres tht the MotorGuide X5 trolling motor is in complince with the essentil requirements nd other relevnt provisions of the 99/5/EC R&TTE directive. Council Directive 2004/108/EC Electromgnetic Comptibility EN 55012:2008; A1:2010 Vehicles, bots nd internl combustion engines. Council Directive 98/96/EC Mritime Equipment Directive EN 60945:2002+C1:2008 Mritime nvigtion nd rdiocommuniction equipment nd systems (Motor systems) CISPR16 Conducted nd Rdited Emissions EN61000 4 2:2008 ESD EN61000 4 3:2006 Rdited Immunity EN61000 4 4:2004 EFT EN61000 4 5:2005 Surges EN61000 4 6:2008 Conducted Susceptibility EN61000 4 8:2001 Mgnetic Field Immunity EN6100 4 11:2004 Voltge Dips nd Interrupts Council Directive 2006/42/EC Mchinery EN ISO 12100 Sfety of mchinery Generl principles for design, risk ssessment nd reduction i
Thnk You Thnk you for choosing MotorGuide, one of the finest trolling motors vilble. Yers of experience hve been committed to the gol of producing the finest qulity products. This led to MotorGuide's reputtion for strict qulity control, excellence, durbility, long lsting performnce nd being the best t providing fter the sle service nd support. Plese red this mnul crefully before operting your motor. This mnul hs been prepred to ssist you in the opertion, sfe use, nd cre of your trolling motor. Agin, thnk you for your confidence in MotorGuide. Wrrnty Messge The product you hve purchsed comes with Two Yer Limited Wrrnty from MotorGuide, the terms of the policy re set forth in the Wrrnty Informtion section of this mnul. The policy sttement contins description of the durtion of coverge, importnt disclimers nd limittions of dmges, nd other relted informtion. Plese review this importnt informtion. The description nd specifictions contined herein were in effect t the time this mnul ws pproved for printing. MotorGuide, whose policy is one of continued improvement, reserves the right to discontinue models t ny time, to chnge specifictions, designs, methods, or procedures without notice nd without incurring obligtion. Copyright nd Trdemrk Informtion MERCURY MARINE. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in prt without permission is prohibited. Alph, Axius, Brvo One, Brvo Two, Brvo Three, Circle M with Wves Logo, K plnes, Mriner, MerCthode, MerCruiser, Mercury, Mercury with Wves Logo, Mercury Mrine, Mercury Precision Prts, Mercury Propellers, Mercury Rcing, MotorGuide, OptiMx, Quicksilver, SeCore, Skyhook, SmrtCrft, Sport Jet, Verdo, VesselView, Zero Effort, Zeus, #1 On the Wter nd We're Driven to win re registered trdemrks of Brunswick Corportion. Pro XS is trdemrk of Brunswick Corportion. Mercury Product Protection is registered service mrk of Brunswick Corportion. ii
Wrrnty Informtion MotorGuide Limited Two Yer Wrrnty... 1 Generl Informtion Boter's Responsibilities... 3 Protecting People in the Wter... 3 Pssenger Sfety Messge... 3 Sfe Boting Suggestions... 3 Product Overview X5 55/X5 70/X5 80/X5 105 MotorGuide Trolling Motor...5 Specifictions...6 Wiring nd Bttery Informtion Wiring nd Bttery Informtion... 7 Stndrd Prctices nd Procedures... 7 Bttery Recommendtions... 7 Bttery Precutions... 8 Estblishing Common Ground... 8 Wire nd Cble Routing...9 Wire Color Code Abbrevitions... 9 Bttery Connection... 10 Trolling Motor Instlltion nd Opertion Mount Brcket Instlltion... 14 Permnent Foot Pedl Mounting (Optionl)... 16 Instlling the Motor into the Bow Mount...17 Removing the Motor from the Bow Mount... 17 Connecting the Sonr Disply to the Trolling Motor... 18 Stowing the Trolling Motor... 18 Deploying the Trolling Motor... 20 Adjusting the Motor Depth... 21 Directionl Indictor Cble Steer Models... 23 Speed Control Cble Steer Models...24 iii
Mintennce Trolling Motor Cre... 25 Inspection nd Mintennce Schedule... 25 Lubriction Points... 26 Bttery Inspection... 26 Propeller Replcement... 27 Adjusting the Steering Cble Tension... 29 Front Locking Pin Replcement...30 MotorGuide Accessories Inquiries... 32 Troubleshooting Trolling Motor Performnce... 33 iv
WARRANTY INFORMATION MotorGuide Limited Two Yer Wrrnty KEEP YOUR ORIGINAL PURCHASE RECEIPT 1. To obtin wrrnty service, the purchser should deliver or return the unit (postge prepid nd insured) to ny MotorGuide uthorized service center. DO NOT RETURN TO PLACE OF PURCHASE unless they re n uthorized service center. Motors purchsed in other countries should be returned to plce of purchse. Products returned by mil should be crefully pckged nd include note describing the nture of the problem nd/or service requested, customer ddress, nd phone number. A copy of the receipt, Bill of Sle, registrtion verifiction, or other proof of purchse is required with the return of the product for wrrnty considertion. Wrrnty clims will not be ccepted without presenttion of purchse receipt for trolling motor, other verifiction of registrtion, or Bill of Sle for bot pckge. 2. MotorGuide electric trolling motors re wrrnted to the originl purchser to be free from defects in mteril nd/or workmnship for two (2) yers. Wrrnty is NOT trnsferble to ny subsequent purchser. 3. MotorGuide, t its discretion, will repir or replce items covered under the terms of this wrrnty. Neither MotorGuide nor MotorGuide service delers re responsible for dmges to MotorGuide products due to repirs performed by nyone other thn the MotorGuide Fctory Service Center. Neither MotorGuide nor Mercury Mrine is responsible for filure or dmge cused by improper instlltion, set up, preprtion, or previous service or repir errors. 4. Wrrnty coverge is vilble only to customers tht purchse from deler uthorized by MotorGuide/Mercury Mrine to distribute the product in the country in which the sle occurred. Wrrnty coverge nd durtion vries by the country in which the product resides. This wrrnty pplies to X5 series MotorGuide trolling motors sold nd residing in the United Sttes. This Limited Wrrnty begins on the dte the product is first sold to purchser or the dte on which the product is first put into service, whichever occurs first. MotorGuide ccessories re covered by this Limited Wrrnty for coverge period of one (1) yer from the dte of retil sle. The repir or replcement of prts, or the performnce of service under this wrrnty, does not extend the life of this wrrnty beyond its originl expirtion dte. Promotionl wrrnties re not included in this sttement nd coverge my vry by promotion. Product either sold or put into service more thn six yers from dte of mnufcture is excluded from wrrnty coverge. 5. MotorGuide Composite Shft Limited Lifetime Wrrnty. MotorGuide composite shfts re wrrnted to the originl retil purchser to be free of defects in mteril or workmnship for the lifetime of the originl purchser. MotorGuide will provide new composite shft t no cost for ny composite shft which contins defect in mteril or workmnship. The instlltion costs re the sole responsibility of the purchser. 1
WARRANTY INFORMATION 6. This wrrnty does not pply to norml worn prts, i.e., worn cbles, djustments, or product dmge due to 1) neglect, lck of mintennce, ccident, bnorml opertion or improper instlltion or service; 2) buse, i.e., bent metl columns, bent rmture shfts, broken control cbles, etc., ccidents, modifictions, misuse, excessive wer or dmge cused by n owner s filure to provide resonble nd necessry instlltion or cre; 3) use of n ccessory or prt not mnufctured by MotorGuide/ Mercury; 4) ltertion or removl of prts; 5) opening the lower unit (motor) by nyone other thn the Fctory Service Center will void this wrrnty. 7. This wrrnty will not pply to hul out, lunch, towing nd storge, trnsporttion chrges nd/or trvel time, telephone or rentl chrges of ny type, inconvenience, or loss of time or income, or other consequentil dmges. 8. We reserve the right to improve the design of ny trolling motor without ssuming ny obligtion to modify ny trolling motor previously mnufctured. 9. Serilized "Service Repir" motors hve one (1) yer wrrnty. Nonserilized "Service Repir" electric trolling motors re NOT wrrnted. "Service Repir" motor denotes trolling motor sold by MotorGuide tht my be "used," but hs been inspected nd my hve hd minor repirs. Originl retil purchser of "Service Repir" motor is the first purchser of the motor fter it is denoted s "Service Repir." "Service Repir" motors hve blue sticker on the bttery cble nd box denoting "Mnufcturer Certified Service Repir Motor." 10. TERMINATION OF COVERAGE: Wrrnty coverge my be terminted for repossessed product, or product purchsed t uction, from slvge yrd, from liquidtor, from n insurnce compny, from unuthorized mrine delers or botbuilders, or other third prty entities. 11. ALL INCIDENTAL AND/OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE LIFE OF THIS WARRANTY, SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. 2
Boter's Responsibilities The opertor (driver) is responsible for the correct nd sfe opertion of the bot nd sfety of its occupnts nd generl public. It is strongly recommended tht ech opertor (driver) red nd understnd this entire mnul before operting the trolling motor. Be sure t lest one dditionl person on bord is instructed in the bsic opertion of the trolling motor in cse the driver is unble to operte the bot. Protecting People in the Wter WHILE YOU ARE TROLLING GENERAL INFORMATION It is very difficult for person in the wter to tke quick ction to void bot heding in their direction, even t slow speeds. 21604 Alwys slow down nd exercise extreme cution ny time you re boting in n re where there might be people in the wter. WHILE THE BOAT IS STATIONARY! WARNING A spinning propeller, moving bot, or ny solid device ttched to the bot cn cuse serious injury or deth to swimmers. Stop the trolling motor immeditely whenever nyone in the wter is ner your bot. Shut off the trolling motor before llowing people to swim or be in the wter ner your bot. Pssenger Sfety Messge Whenever the bot is in motion, observe the loction of ll pssengers. A sudden reduction in bot speed, such s shrp chnge of bot direction, could throw them off the bot. Sfe Boting Suggestions In order to sfely enjoy the wterwys, fmilirize yourself with locl nd other governmentl boting regultions nd restrictions, nd consider the following suggestions. Use flottion devices. It is the lw to hve n pproved personl flottion device of suitble size for ech person bord nd hve it redily ccessible. 3
GENERAL INFORMATION Do not overlod your bot. Most bots re rted nd certified for mximum lod (weight) cpcities, refer to your bot cpcity plte. If in doubt, contct your deler or the bot's mnufcturer. Perform sfety checks nd required mintennce. Follow regulr schedule nd ensure ll repirs re mde properly. Never be under the influence of lcohol or drugs while boting (it is the lw). Alcohol or drug use impirs your judgment nd gretly reduces your bility to rect quickly. Pssenger bording. Stop the trolling motor whenever pssengers re bording or unloding. Be lert. The opertor of the bot is responsible by lw to mintin proper lookout by sight nd hering. The opertor must hve n unobstructed view prticulrly to the front. No pssengers, lod, or fishing sets should block the opertors view when operting the bot. Underwter hzrds. Reduce speed nd proceed with cution whenever nvigting in shllow wter. Tripping hzrds. To void trip hzrd, route ll cbles nd wiring netly nd out of the wy. Report ccidents. Bot opertors re required by lw to file Boting Accident Report with their stte boting lw enforcement gency when their bot is involved in certin boting ccidents. A boting ccident must be reported if 1) there is loss of life or probble loss of life, 2) there is personl injury requiring medicl tretment beyond first id, 3) there is dmge to bots or other property where the dmge or 4) there is complete loss of the bot. Seek further ssistnce from locl lw enforcement. 4
PRODUCT OVERVIEW X5 55/X5 70/X5 80/X5 105 MotorGuide Trolling Motor m b c d l h g e k i f j 58588 - Directionl indictor b - 53.3 cm (21 in.) mount brcket c - Ltch relese hndle d - Foot pedl e - Momentry button f - 3 position switch g - Speed control knob h - Bttery cbles i - 61 cm (24 in.) mount brcket (optionl) j - Propeller k - Lower unit l - Composite column m - Brcket door knob 5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Specifictions Model Freshwter/ Sltwter Volts Speeds Forwrd/ Reverse Sonr Pek Thrust Shft Length X5 55 FW Freshwter 12 V Vrible No 24.9 kgf (55 lbf) 114.3 cm (45 in.) X5 55 FW Freshwter 12 V Vrible Yes 24.9 kgf (55 lbf) 114.3 cm (45 in.) X5 70 FW Freshwter 24 V Vrible No 31.8 kgf (70 lbf) 114.3 cm (45 in.) X5 70 FW Freshwter 24 V Vrible Yes 31.8 kgf (70 lbf) 114.3 cm (45 in.) X5 80 FW Freshwter 24 V Vrible No 36.3 kgf (80 lbf) 91.4 cm (36 in.) X5 80 FW Freshwter 24 V Vrible No 36.3 kgf (80 lbf) 114.3 cm (45 in.) X5 80 FW Freshwter 24 V Vrible Yes 36.3 kgf (80 lbf) 114.3 cm (45 in.) X5 80 FW Freshwter 24 V Vrible No 36.3 kgf (80 lbf) 127.0 cm (50 in.) X5 80 FW Freshwter 24 V Vrible Yes 36.3 kgf (80 lbf) 127.0 cm (50 in.) X5 80 FW Freshwter 24 V Vrible No 36.3 kgf (80 lbf) 152.4 cm (60 in.) X5 80 FW Freshwter 24 V Vrible Yes 36.3 kgf (80 lbf) 152.4 cm (60 in.) X5 105 FW Freshwter 36 V Vrible No 47.6 kgf (105 lbf) 114.3 cm (45 in.) X5 105 FW Freshwter 36 V Vrible Yes 47.6 kgf (105 lbf) 114.3 cm (45 in.) X5 105 FW Freshwter 36 V Vrible No 47.6 kgf (105 lbf) 127.0 cm (50 in.) X5 105 FW Freshwter 36 V Vrible Yes 47.6 kgf (105 lbf) 127.0 cm (50 in.) X5 105 FW Freshwter 36 V Vrible No 47.6 kgf (105 lbf) 152.4 cm (60 in.) X5 105 FW Freshwter 36 V Vrible Yes 47.6 kgf (105 lbf) 152.4 cm (60 in.) 6
WIRING AND BATTERY INFORMATION Wiring nd Bttery Informtion! WARNING An operting or chrging bttery produces gs tht cn ignite nd explode, sprying out sulfuric cid, which cn cuse severe burns. Ventilte the re round the bttery nd wer protective equipment when hndling or servicing btteries.! WARNING Performing service or mintennce without first disconnecting the bttery cn cuse product dmge, personl injury, or deth due to fire, explosion, electricl shock, or unexpected motor strting. Alwys disconnect the bttery cbles from the bttery before mintining, servicing, instlling, or removing motor components. Stndrd Prctices nd Procedures When instlling or removing this trolling motor, follow these guidelines: Disconnect the trolling motor from the trolling motor bttery. Do not use the min engine bttery to power the trolling motor. Bttery Recommendtions Use 12 volt, deep cycle mrine btteries. The number of btteries required vries ccording to the model of your trolling motor. Refer to Bttery Connection. As generl rule, deep cycle btteries with higher mp hour rting or reserve cpcity rting will provide longer run times nd better performnce. Instll mnul reset circuit breker in line with the trolling motor positive leds within 180 cm (72 in.) of the btteries. These cn be purchsed from your locl MotorGuide retiler or from www.motorguide.com. Do not extend the included 10 guge bttery cbles more thn 1.8 m (6 ft) for totl of 3 m (10 ft). If longer bttery cbles re required, MotorGuide offers ccessory 8 mm² (8 guge) bttery cbles. Use nylock nuts to secure the bttery cbles to their terminls. Using wing nuts to secure the bttery cbles cn cuse loose connections. Any depth sounders or fish finders must be powered from the engine strting bttery. Connecting electronic equipment to the trolling motor btteries cn cuse electricl interference nd possible electrolysis. Recommended MotorGuide Accessory Description 8 guge bttery cble nd terminls with 50 mp mnul reset circuit breker Prt Number MM309922T 7
WIRING AND BATTERY INFORMATION Recommended MotorGuide Accessory Description 50 mp mnul reset circuit breker 60 mp mnul reset circuit breker Prt Number MM5870 8M0064076 Bttery Precutions! WARNING An operting or chrging bttery produces gs tht cn ignite nd explode, sprying out sulfuric cid, which cn cuse severe burns. Ventilte the re round the bttery nd wer protective equipment when hndling or servicing btteries. When chrging btteries, n explosive gs mixture forms in ech cell. Prt of this gs escpes through holes in the vent plugs nd my form n explosive tmosphere round the bttery if ventiltion is poor. This explosive gs my remin in or round the bttery for severl hours fter it hs been chrged. Sprks or flmes cn ignite this gs nd cuse n internl explosion, which my shtter the bttery. The following precutions should be observed to prevent n explosion: 1. Do not smoke ner btteries being chrged or which hve been chrged very recently. 2. Do not brek live circuits t terminls of btteries, becuse sprk usully occurs t the point where live circuit is broken. Alwys be creful when connecting or disconnecting cble clmps on chrgers. Poor connections re common cuse of electricl rcs which cuse explosions. 3. Do not reverse polrity of bttery terminl to cble connections. Estblishing Common Ground A common ground ( ) connection increses sonr sensitivity, improves sonr disply, voids the ground circuit s possible source of corrosion or electrolysis, nd reduces interference with other electronic equipment. For 12 volt trolling motor pplictions, connect the negtive ( ) terminl on the trolling motor bttery to the negtive ( ) terminl on the engine strting bttery with common ground cble to estblish common ground. For 24 volt nd 36 volt trolling motors, common ground ( ) connection cnnot be estblished with the 12 volt electricl system in the bot due to the different circuit voltges. As generl rule to reduce interference with other electronics on your bot, route ll bttery wiring wy from other bot wiring (opposite side of the bot if possible), keep the bttery cble length s short s possible, nd lwys use bttery cbles of the pproprite size (guge). 8
WIRING AND BATTERY INFORMATION ELECTROLYSIS Using the min engine bttery s power source for the trolling motor my cuse electrolysis on metllic prts. If the motor nd bttery wiring re instlled correctly nd electrolysis issues continue, seprte the trolling motor from ny other bot electronics. Using the min engine bttery s power source for the trolling motor is not recommended. Refer to Bttery Connection for correct instlltion. Wire nd Cble Routing Route the trolling motor wires on the opposite side of the bot from other bot wiring. The trolling motor should be connected to its own dedicted bttery. Sensitive electronics, such s depth finders, should be connected to seprte bttery. Mrine engines should hve their own dedicted strting bttery. All btteries should hve common ground. Wire Color Code Abbrevitions Wire Color Abbrevitions BLK Blck BLU Blue BRN Brown GRY or GRA Gry GRN Green ORN or ORG Ornge PNK Pink PPL or PUR Purple RED Red TAN Tn WHT White YEL Yellow LT or LIT Light DK or DRK Drk 9
WIRING AND BATTERY INFORMATION Bttery Connection! WARNING Before working round electricl system components, disconnect the bttery cbles from the bttery to prevent injury or dmge to the electricl system due to n ccidentl short circuit.! CAUTION Disconnecting or connecting the bttery cbles in the incorrect order cn cuse injury from electricl shock or cn dmge the electricl system. Alwys disconnect the negtive ( ) bttery cble first nd connect it lst. NOTICE Filure to operte the trolling motor within the recommended voltge specifictions cn cuse product dmge. Do not exceed the mximum supply voltge. IMPORTANT: Refer to the decl on the hed of the trolling motor to determine the voltge requirements of your trolling motor. 12-VOLT BATTERY CONNECTION 1. Strting with the negtive ( ) led, disconnect the bttery cbles from the engine strting bttery. 2. Instll 50 mp (good) or 60 mp (best) mnul reset circuit breker in line with the trolling motor power cble positive (+) led nd the trolling motor bttery positive (+) terminl. 3. Connect the positive (+) trolling motor led to the positive (+) trolling motor bttery terminl. 4. Connect the negtive ( ) trolling motor led to the negtive ( ) trolling motor bttery terminl. 5. Connect jumper cble (common ground bond) from the trolling motor bttery negtive ( ) terminl to the engine bttery negtive ( ) terminl. NOTE: Vessels using 12 volt trolling motors with multiple btteries must hve common ground bonding circuit. Not estblishing common ground between the vessel btteries my cuse severe corrosion, electrolysis, or electricl shock. NOTE: The common ground bond cble should be no more thn one wire size (guge) smller thn the bttery cbles, nor smller thn 16 guge (AWG). The common ground bond cble must be insulted, nd secured to the negtive ( ) bttery terminls with ring style connectors. 10
WIRING AND BATTERY INFORMATION 6. Strting with the positive (+) led, reconnect the bttery cbles to the engine strting bttery. e BLK RED RED BLK b c d f 44291 12-volt bttery connection with common ground bond - Power cbles to trolling motor b - Mnul reset circuit breker c - Trolling motor bttery d - Engine strting bttery e - Power cbles to engine f - Common ground ( ) bond cble 24-VOLT BATTERY CONNECTION 1. Strting with the negtive ( ) led, disconnect the bttery cbles from the engine strting bttery. 2. Instll 50 mp (good) or 60 mp (best) mnul reset circuit breker in line with the trolling motor power cble positive (+) led nd the trolling motor bttery B positive (+) terminl. 3. Connect the positive (+) trolling motor led to the positive (+) terminl on trolling motor bttery B. 4. Connect jumper wire (reference gry) between the negtive ( ) terminl on bttery B to the positive (+) terminl on bttery A. IMPORTANT: The jumper wire should be the sme wire guge s the negtive ( ) nd positive (+) power cbles. 5. Connect the trolling motor negtive ( ) led to the negtive ( ) terminl on bttery A. 11
WIRING AND BATTERY INFORMATION 6. Strting with the positive (+) led, reconnect the bttery cbles to the engine strting bttery. d BLACK GRAY Bttery A c RED Bttery B c b 37824 24-volt bttery connection - Power cbles to trolling motor b - Mnul reset circuit breker c - Jumper wire (not supplied) d - Negtive ( ) bttery terminl IMPORTANT: Do not connect common ground bond cble between 24 volt nd 12 volt electricl circuits. 36-VOLT BATTERY CONNECTION 1. Strting with the negtive ( ) led, disconnect the bttery cbles from the engine strting bttery. 2. Instll 50 mp (good) or 60 mp (best) mnul reset circuit breker in line with the trolling motor power cble positive (+) led nd the trolling motor bttery C positive (+) terminl. 3. Connect the positive (+) trolling motor led to the positive (+) terminl on trolling motor bttery C. 4. Connect jumper wire (reference gry) between the negtive ( ) terminl on bttery C to the positive (+) terminl on bttery B. IMPORTANT: The jumper wire should be the sme wire guge s the negtive ( ) nd positive (+) power cbles. 5. Connect jumper wire (reference gry) between the negtive ( ) terminl on bttery B to the positive (+) terminl on bttery A. 12
WIRING AND BATTERY INFORMATION 6. Connect the trolling motor negtive ( ) led to the negtive ( ) terminl on bttery A. 7. Strting with the positive (+) led, reconnect the bttery cbles to the engine strting bttery. d BLK GRY Bttery A c GRY Bttery B c RED Bttery C c b 37825 36-volt bttery connection - Power cbles to trolling motor b - Mnul reset circuit breker c - Jumper wire (not supplied) d - Negtive ( ) bttery terminl IMPORTANT: Do not connect common ground bond cble between 36 volt nd 12 volt electricl circuits. 13
TROLLING MOTOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Mount Brcket Instlltion b c 58592 - X5 bow mount brcket b - Ltch relese hndle c - Brcket door knob 1. Select n pproprite re on the deck of the bot to instll the mount. Ensure tht the forwrd mounting screws will not penetrte the hull. IMPORTANT: Choose n re on the bot deck tht llows 7.6 cm (3 in.) clernce between the bow of the bot nd the column of the trolling motor. 58593 - Clernce 7.6 cm (3.0 in.) 2. Plce the bow mount bse on the surfce of the bot deck. Use the mount bse s templte to mrk the loctions of the front mounting holes nd the rer mounting holes on the mount bse. 14
TROLLING MOTOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION IMPORTANT: A minimum of four mounting bolts re required to mount the trolling motor to the bot. Spred the mounting bolts s fr prt s prcticl for the most secure mounting. 58594 Mount brcket mounting holes (5 per side) 3. Drill the mounting holes with 7 mm (1/4 in.) dimeter drill bit. Remove ny debris. IMPORTANT: Use lrger drill bit to countersink the holes on fiberglss bots to prevent crcking. 4. Insert the rubber isoltors between the bse of the mount nd the bot mounting surfce. Plce the tie down strp under the mount brcket, hook nd loop side down, with the buckle fcing towrd the outside of the bot. b 58597 - Velcro tie down strp b - Buckle 15
TROLLING MOTOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 5. Instll the stinless steel wshers nd nylon locknuts onto the mounting screws underneth the bot deck. Tighten them securely with P3 screwdriver nd 7/16 in. wrench. IMPORTANT: If necessry, shim the rubber wshers with 25 mm (1 in.) outside dimeter stinless steel wshers to crete level mounting surfce. IMPORTANT: The mount brcket must ly flush ginst the rubber isoltors before being bolted to the deck or the mount will bind, mking it difficult or impossible to unltch. c b - Mount brcket b - Mounting screw c - Rubber isoltor d - Deck e - Wsher f - Nylon locknut d e f 58753 6. Once instlled, the brcket should fsten securely nd evenly, with the ltch pins in the slots, nd relese with light, quick pull on the rope hndle. Permnent Foot Pedl Mounting (Optionl) 1. Determine suitble loction for the foot pedl with the trolling motor deployed nd in the stowed position. Ensure tht there re no obstructions beneth the bot deck tht would interfere with the mounting screws, such s bulkheds or bot wiring. 2. Once suitble loction is chosen, mrk the mounting holes, using the foot pedl s templte. 3. Use 3 mm (7/64 in.) drill bit to drill holes through the bot deck. 16
TROLLING MOTOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 4. Use four #8 x 2 in. stinless steel screws to secure the foot pedl to the bot deck. 54589 Instlling the Motor into the Bow Mount 1. Turn the brcket door knob counterclockwise to loosen nd open the brcket door. 2. Plce the motor column into the brcket nd close the door. 3. Turn the brcket door knob clockwise to tighten the motor column in the brcket. - Brcket door knob b - Brcket door b 58600 Removing the Motor from the Bow Mount 1. Turn the brcket door knob counterclockwise to loosen nd open the brcket door. 2. Remove the motor column from the brcket nd close the door. 17
TROLLING MOTOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Connecting the Sonr Disply to the Trolling Motor NOTE: This procedure pplies only to models equipped with integrted sonr. This sonr disply connection procedure pplies to trolling motor models with internl sonr tht offer built in 200/83 khz sonr trnsducers comptible with Egle, Grmin, Humminbird, Lowrnce, nd Vexilr brnd sonr displys. For comptibility with other sonr units, refer to www.motorguide.com. The trolling motor is equipped with Lowrnce 7 pin plug. Adpters re vilble to connect other brnds of sonr displys to the trolling motor. Mtch the cble connector to the sonr port on the bck of the sonr disply. Power up the unit to ensure tht the sonr cble is connected securely. b - Hrness to nose cone sonr b - Lowrnce 7 pin plug to sonr disply 58602 Trnsducer dpter cbles vilble from MotorGuide Lowrnce 7 to 6 pin dpter Vexilr 3 pin dpter Grmin 6 pin dpter Humminbird 7 pin dpter Prt Number 8M4001959 8M4001960 8M4001961 8M4001962 Stowing the Trolling Motor! WARNING Rotting propellers cn cuse serious injury or deth. Never strt or operte the motor out of wter.! CAUTION Moving prts, such s hinges nd pivot points, cn cuse serious injury. Keep wy from moving prts when stowing, deploying, or tilting the motor. 1. Firmly grsp the ltch relese hndle. 2. Snp the ltch relese hndle to disengge the lock pin. 18
TROLLING MOTOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 3. Continue to pull the ltch relese hndle to rise the lower unit onto the mount. - Ltch relese hndle 58612 IMPORTANT: Gently rise the trolling motor out of the wter. Do not relese the ltch relese hndle until the lock pin is engged. 4. Once the motor is in the stowed position, the lock pin engges to secure the trolling motor. 58616 - X5 in the stowed position 19
TROLLING MOTOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 5. Position the tie down strp over the composite column nd through the buckle. Pull it tight, then secure the hook nd loop bcking together to secure the motor to the mount brcket. - Tie down strp 58617 Deploying the Trolling Motor! WARNING Rotting propellers cn cuse serious injury or deth. Never strt or operte the motor out of wter.! CAUTION Moving prts, such s hinges nd pivot points, cn cuse serious injury. Keep wy from moving prts when stowing, deploying, or tilting the motor.! CAUTION Avoid possible serious injury from the motor dropping suddenly when djusting the motor depth. Firmly grsp the motor shft with one hnd when rising or lowering the motor. 1. Remove the tie down strp securing the trolling motor to the mount brcket. 2. Firmly grsp the ltch relese hndle. 3. Snp the ltch relese hndle to disengge the lock pin. 4. Continue to mintin tension on the ltch relese hndle while lowering the trolling motor into the wter. 20
TROLLING MOTOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION IMPORTANT: Gently lower the trolling motor into the wter. Do not relese the ltch relese hndle until the lock pin is engged. - Ltch relese hndle 58612 5. Once the motor is in the deployed position, the lock pin will engge to secure the trolling motor. - X5 in the deployed position 58619 Adjusting the Motor Depth! CAUTION Avoid possible serious injury from dropping the motor when djusting the motor depth. Firmly grsp the motor shft with one hnd when rising or lowering the motor. 21
TROLLING MOTOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CABLE STEER MODELS Adjust the depth of the motor to improve trolling motor performnce in vrious wter depths nd wve conditions. IMPORTANT: When djusting the motor depth, ensure tht the propeller bldes re fully submerged 15 30 cm (6 12 in.) below the wter surfce to void ventiltion. 1. Firmly grsp the column with one hnd. 2. Loosen the brcket door knob until the motor column slides freely. 3. Rise or lower the motor column until the propeller bldes re submerged 15 30 cm (6 12 in.) below the wter surfce, then tighten the collr. 4. Adjust the brekwy knobs on ech side of the mount so the motor will brek wy if it encounters underwter obstructions. b b - Brcket door knob b - Brekwy knobs 58607 22
TROLLING MOTOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Directionl Indictor Cble Steer Models The indictor provides directionl informtion t glnce. b c d 58610 - Directionl indictor b - Right turn toe down; motor steers bot to right (continue to press ll the wy down for reverse) c - Stright hed foot pedl in middle d - Left turn heel down; motor steers bot to left (continue to press ll the wy down for reverse) 23
TROLLING MOTOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Speed Control Cble Steer Models DIGITAL VARIABLE SPEED MOTORS Foot operted motors re vilble with digitl vrible speed control. Control the speed of your motor by rolling the speed control knob with your hnd or foot until you rech the desired speed. b c d 54534 - Foot pedl b - Momentry switch c - On/off/pedl switch d - Speed control knob Speed control knob: Digitl vrible speed motor control knobs re numbered 0 10, nd llow you to select ny speed from 0 10, nd stop the motor. Momentry switch: The momentry switch is locted on the top right corner of the foot pedl. The momentry switch works in conjunction with the on/off/pedl switch when it is in the pedl position. When the momentry switch is pressed, the motor will run t the selected speed s long s the switch is pressed. On/off/pedl switch: This three position switch provides three options for operting the motor: on, pedl, or off.. On: Allows the motor to run continuously t the speed selected by the speed control knob, without the use of the momentry switch. b. Pedl: Allows the motor to ctivte with the momentry switch t the speed selected by the speed control knob. c. Off: Turns the trolling motor off. 24
Trolling Motor Cre To keep your trolling motor in the best operting condition nd retin its dependbility, it is importnt tht your trolling motor receive periodic inspections nd mintennce. We urge you to keep it mintined properly to ensure the sfety of you nd your pssengers.! WARNING Neglecting to inspect, mintin, or repir your trolling motor cn result in product dmge or serious injury or deth. Do not perform mintennce or service on your trolling motor if you re not fmilir with the correct service nd sfety procedures. SELECTING REPLACEMENT PARTS We recommend using originl MotorGuide Certified Tough replcement prts. Inspection nd Mintennce Schedule BEFORE EACH USE Check the trolling motor for tightness on the deck mount. Check the tightness of the bttery led connections. Visully inspect for loose or corroded wiring connections. Check the tightness of the propeller nut. Check the propeller bldes for dmge. AFTER EACH USE Disconnect the bttery cbles from the power source. Check the propeller nd the propeller shft for debris such s weeds nd fishing line. Remove ll debris. Rinse the trolling motor with clen wter to remove dirt nd dust tht my scrtch the surfce. EVERY 100 HOURS OF USE OR ANNUALLY Periodiclly lubricte ll the pivot points. Refer to Lubriction Points. Check the tightness of bolts, nuts, nd other fsteners. Inspect the bttery. Refer to Bttery Inspection. STORAGE PREPARATION MAINTENANCE The mjor considertion in prepring the trolling motor for storge is to protect it from corrosion nd dmge cused by freezing of trpped wter. Complete the pproprite cre instructions to prepre the trolling motor for storge. Store the trolling motor in dry loction where it will not be ffected by tempertures below 29 C ( 20 F). 25
IMPORTANT: Trolling motors stored in tempertures below 0 C (32 F) should be operted slowly for minimum of 15 minutes before going bove 30% opertion. Lubriction Points NOTE: Preferred lubricnts cn be obtined t ny uthorized MotorGuide or Mercury Mrine service center. To reduce friction nd quiet squeks, lubricte the specified loctions periodiclly with the following lubricnts: Brcket door knob threds 2 4 C with PTFE Ltch pin hooks 2 4 C with PTFE Ltch pins 2 4 C with PTFE MAINTENANCE Pivot pins 4 Stroke 10W 30 Outbord Oil IMPORTANT: Never use n erosol lubricnt to grese or oil ny prt of the unit. Mny erosol lubricnts contin hrmful propellnts tht cn cuse dmge to vrious prts of the trolling motor. IMPORTANT: Do not llow ny lubricnt to contct the column sleeves in the door brcket hlves s trolling motor steering tension will be ffected. c c b d c c b 58622 - Ltch pin hooks b - Pivot pins c - Ltch pins d - Brcket door knob threds Tube Ref No. 95 2-4-C with PTFE 110 Description Where Used Prt No. 4-Stroke 10W-30 Outbord Oil Bttery Inspection Ltch pins, ltch pin hooks, nd brcket door knob threds 92-802859A 1 Pivot pins 92-8M0078625 The bttery should be inspected t periodic intervls to ensure proper trolling motor opertion. 26
IMPORTANT: Red the sfety nd mintennce instructions which ccompny your bttery. 1. Ensure tht the bttery is secured to the vessel. 2. Ensure tht the bttery cble terminls re clen, tight, nd correctly instlled. For instlltion instructions, refer to Bttery Connection. 3. Ensure tht the bttery is equipped with bttery box to prevent ccidentl shorting of the bttery terminls. Propeller Replcement! WARNING Performing service or mintennce without first disconnecting the bttery cn cuse product dmge, personl injury, or deth due to fire, explosion, electricl shock, or unexpected motor strting. Alwys disconnect the bttery cbles from the bttery before mintining, servicing, instlling, or removing motor components. REMOVING THE PROPELLER MAINTENANCE 1. Disconnect the power cbles from the bttery. 2. While holding the propeller blde with one gloved hnd, use 9/16 in. wrench or rtchet nd 9/16 in. socket to remove the propeller nut. Remove the propeller nut nd wsher (or node, for sltwter models). IMPORTANT: Remove the propeller nut with wrench or rtchet nd socket. Using nother tool my dmge the propeller nut or shft. If the propeller cnnot be removed esily, use rubber mllet to lightly tp the bck side of the opposite blde. If the propeller cnnot be removed, hve the propeller removed by n uthorized deler. 27
MAINTENANCE NOTE: If the propeller pin is bent, replce the propeller pin. 53442 57326 INSTALLING THE PROPELLER 1. Rotte the motor shft to insert the propeller pin horizontlly. - Propeller pin 44664 28
MAINTENANCE 2. Instll the propeller onto the motor shft by engging the propeller onto the propeller pin. 57326 3. Instll the wsher (or node, for sltwter models) onto the propeller shft, then instll the propeller nut. Use wrench or socket nd rtchet to tighten the propeller nut until it is snug, then tighten the nut nother 1/4 turn. IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten the propeller nut, or dmge to the propeller or propeller pin my occur. 53442 Adjusting the Steering Cble Tension! WARNING Neglecting to inspect, mintin, or repir your trolling motor cn result in product dmge or serious injury or deth. Do not perform mintennce or service on your trolling motor if you re not fmilir with the correct service nd sfety procedures. The cble tension on the X5 trolling motor is preset t the fctory. With time nd use, the cbles my stretch slightly, requiring occsionl djustment. The following procedure explins how to djust the steering cble tension. Use cre while djusting the steering cble tension. Excessive cble tension will cuse premture wer to the cbles nd pulleys, while excessively loose tension my cuse the cbles to jump off of the pulleys, resulting in loss of steering control. 29
MAINTENANCE 1. Remove the foot pedl from the bot deck if it hs been secured with screws. 2. Adjust the cble tension by turning the cble tension screw clockwise to increse tension, nd counterclockwise to decrese tension. Adjust the cble tension screw to the specified torque vlue. Description Nm lb in. lb ft Cble tension screw 1.7 15 Bottom of foot pedl - Cble tension screw Front Locking Pin Replcement 54574 The front locking pin cn be esily replced if the locking pin is dmged. Refer to the following instructions nd follow them completely for successful repir.! WARNING Performing service or mintennce without first disconnecting the bttery cn cuse product dmge, personl injury, or deth due to fire, explosion, electricl shock, or unexpected motor strting. Alwys disconnect the bttery cbles from the bttery before mintining, servicing, instlling, or removing motor components. 1. Pull the ltch relese hndle nd open the mount to position where it is prt wy between the stowed nd deployed positions. Support the mount in this position. 2. Pull nd hold the ltch relese hndle until the lock is ligned s shown. Hold the ltch relese hndle in this position. 30
MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: Do not relese the ltch relese hndle until the new locking pin is instlled, or internl dmge to the mount will occur. - Locking pin b - Lock b 58757 3. Once the lock is ligned s shown, press the locking pin in the direction indicted, but do not remove it completely. NOTE: If required, tp the locking pin out with screwdriver hndle or smll hmmer to disengge the locking pin. 58758 4. Continue to hold the ltch relese hndle once the locking pin is prtilly removed. 5. Orient the new locking pin so the lignment tb is fcing the sme direction s the lignment tb of the old locking pin. 6. Press the new locking pin into the opposite side of the mount. Continue to press the new locking pin until it clicks into position. 31
MAINTENANCE NOTE: The new locking pin will press out the old locking pin s it is instlled. - Alignment tbs 58760 7. Relese the ltch relese hndle nd move the trolling motor to the stowed or deployed position s desired. 32
Trolling Motor Performnce Symptom Possible Cuse Resolution Loss of power Excessive noise, vibrtion Motor filure (ll speeds) Motor filure (one or more speeds) TROUBLESHOOTING Wek bttery Loose or corroded bttery connections Propeller is loose, dmged, or off blnce Wiring or electricl connection fulty Weeds, fishing line, or debris wrpped round propeller Motor shft is bent Propeller is loose, dmged, or off blnce Wek bttery Loose or corroded bttery connections Electricl Fuse or circuit breker is open Propeller is loose, dmged, or off blnce Wiring or electricl connection fulty. Refer to Wiring nd Bttery Informtion. Refer to Mintennce. Wire guge from the bttery to the trolling motor is insufficient. Six guge wire (13 mm²) is recommended. Remove weeds, fishing line, or debris from propeller. Refer to Wrrnty Informtion. Refer to Mintennce. Refer to Wiring nd Bttery Informtion. Check the connector for loose or dmged connection. Refer to Wiring nd Bttery Informtion. Locte nd correct the cuse of the overlod. Then replce the fuse or reset the circuit breker. Refer to Mintennce. Refer to Wrrnty Informtion. 33
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cuse Resolution Difficulty removing propeller Mount brcket squeks Bent propeller pin Bent rmture shft Lock pins need lubriction Hold one blde nd lightly tp the opposite blde with rubber mllet. Use putty knife on both sides of the propeller to pply equl pressure. Refer to service center. Lubricte the lock pins on the mount brcket with 2 4 C with PTFE. 34