User's Manual

ConnECTing THE bATTERiEs in sERiEs
(if REQUiREd foR YoUR moToR)
24 voLT sYsTEms:
1. Make sure that the motor is switched off (speed selector on “0”).
2. Two 12 volt batteries are required.
3. The batteries must be wired in series, only as directed in wiring
diagram, to provide 24 volts.
a. Connect a connector cable to the positive ( + ) terminal of
battery 1 and to the negative ( – ) terminal of battery 2.
b. Connect positive ( + ) red lead to positive ( + ) terminal on battery 2.
c. Connect negative ( – ) black lead to negative ( – ) terminal of battery 1.
4. For safety reasons do not switch the motor on until the propeller is in the water. If installing a leadwire plug, observe proper
polarity and follow instructions in your boat owner’s manual. See wiring diagram on following pages.
CAUTION
• For safety reasons, disconnect the motor from the battery or batteries when the motor is not in use or while
the battery/batteries are being charged.
• Improper wiring of 24/36 volt systems could cause battery explosion!
• Keep leadwire wing nut connection tight and solid to battery terminals.
• Locate battery in a ventilated compartment.
To trolling motor negative
24 Volt Connection
Battery #1 (Low Side)
Neg - Neg -Pos + Pos +
Battery #2 (High Side)
+24 Volts to trolling motor
positive (or circuit breaker)
24 Volt Series Connection
How To ConnECT THE bATTERiEs in sERiEs (if REQUiREd foR YoUR moToR)
36 voLT sYsTEms:
1. Make sure that the motor is switched off
(speed selector on “0”).
2. Three 12 volt batteries are required.
3. The batteries must be wired in series, only as
directed in wiring diagram, to provide 36 volts.
a. Connect a connector cable to the
positive ( + ) terminal of battery 1
and to the negative ( – ) terminal
of battery 2 and another connector
cable from the positive ( + ) terminal of battery 2 to the negative ( – ) terminal of battery of battery 3.
b. Connect positive ( + ) red lead to positive ( + ) terminal on battery 3.
c. Connect negative ( – ) black lead to negative ( – ) terminal of battery 1.
4. For safety reasons do not switch the motor on until the propeller is in the water. If installing a leadwire plug, observe proper
polarity and follow instructions in your boat owner’s manual. See wiring diagram on following pages.
CAUTION
• Improper wiring of 24/36 volt systems could cause battery explosion!
• Keep leadwire wing nut connection tight and solid to battery terminals.
• Locate battery in a ventilated compartment.
• For safety reasons, disconnect the motor from the battery or batteries when the motor is not in use or while
the battery/batteries are being charged.
To trolling motor negative
24 Volt Connection 36 Volt Connection
Battery #1 (Low Side)
Neg - Neg - Neg -Pos + Pos + Pos +
Battery #2 Battery #3 (High Side)
+36 Volts to trolling motor
positive (or circuit breaker)
36 Volt Series Connection
NOTE: This is a universal, multi-voltage diagram. Double-check your motor's voltage for proper connections. Over-Current
Protection Devices not shown in this illustration.
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