Manual

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Warranty Information
MotorGuide Limited Two Year Warranty...................................................................... 1
General Information
Boater's Responsibilities.............................................................................................. 3
Protecting People in the Water.................................................................................... 3
Passenger Safety Message......................................................................................... 3
Safe Boating Suggestions............................................................................................ 3
Product Overview
X3‑40/X3‑45/X3‑55/X3‑70 MotorGuide Trolling Motor................................................. 5
Specifications............................................................................................................... 6
Wiring and Battery Information
Wiring and Battery Information.....................................................................................8
Standard Practices and Procedures............................................................................ 8
Battery Recommendations........................................................................................... 8
Battery Precautions...................................................................................................... 8
Wire and Cable Routing............................................................................................... 9
Wire Color Code Abbreviations.................................................................................. 10
Battery Connection.....................................................................................................11
Trolling Motor Installation and Operation
Mount Bracket Installation.......................................................................................... 13
Permanent Foot Pedal Mounting (Optional)...............................................................15
Installing the Motor into the Bow Mount..................................................................... 16
Removing the Motor from the Bow Mount.................................................................. 16
Stowing the Trolling Motor......................................................................................... 17
Deploying the Trolling Motor...................................................................................... 18
Adjusting the Steering Tension (Hand‑Operated Motors Only).................................. 19
Adjusting the Motor Depth..........................................................................................20
Directional Indicator—Cable Steer Models................................................................ 22
Speed Control—Cable Steer Models......................................................................... 23
Speed Control............................................................................................................ 24