MotorGuide X3-40 - Manual (Page 18)

TROLLING MOTOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
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IMPORTANT: A minimum of four mounting bolts are required to mount the trolling
motor to the boat. Spread the mounting bolts as far apart as practical for the most
secure mounting.
a - Mount bracket mounting
holes
3. Drill the mounting holes with a 7 mm (1/4 in.) diameter drill bit. Remove any
debris.
IMPORTANT: Using a larger drill bit, countersink the holes on fiberglass boats to
prevent cracking.
4. Insert the rubber isolators between the base of the mount and the boat
mounting surface. Place the tie‑down strap under the mount bracket,
hook‑and‑loop side down, with the buckle facing toward the outside of the boat.
NOTE: If the trolling motor is being mounted to a carpeted boat deck, the rubber
isolators are not required.
a - Velcro tie‑down strap
b - Buckle
5. Install the steel washers and nylon locking nuts onto the mounting bolts
underneath the boat deck. Tighten them securely with (7/16 in.) wrenches.
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a a a
b
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