MotorGuide Tour Series - Manual (Page 15)

PRODUCT INSTALLATION
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3. Drill the mounting holes with a 3 mm (7/64 in.) diameter drill
bit. Remove any debris.
4. Use four 8 x 2 in. stainless steel screws to secure the foot
pedal base to the boat deck.
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Foot pedal mounting holes and screws
Standard Practices and Procedures
• Do not use the main engine battery to power the trolling motor.
• Disconnect the trolling motor from the battery when charging
and after each use.
• Route the trolling motor wires on the opposite side of the boat
from other miscellaneous boat wiring.
• Connect boat accessories directly to the main engine battery.
Battery Recommendations
• Use a 12 volt, deep cycle marine battery. Refer to Battery
Connection .
• Install a 50 amp manual reset circuit breaker in line with the
trolling motor positive leads within 180 cm (72 in.) of the
batteries.
• Use 13 mm (6 gauge) battery cables if extending the existing
wire 3 m (10 ft) beyond the standard battery cable supplied
with the product.