MotorGuide Wireless - Manual (Page 3)

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JUNE 2010 Page i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 - Warranty Information
MotorGuide Two Year Limited Warranty....................................2
Section 2 - General Information and Component Identification
Component Identification...........................................................6
Recording the Serial Number.....................................................6
Boater's Responsibilities............................................................6
Safe Boating Suggestions..........................................................6
Section 3 - Product Installation, Wiring, and Battery Information
Installing the Mount Base Plate...............................................10
Installing the Motor on the Mount Base Plate..........................10
Activating the Wireless Foot Pedal or Handheld Remote........11
Standard Practice and Procedures..........................................12
Battery Recommendations.......................................................12
Battery Precautions..................................................................12
Wire and Cable Routing...........................................................12
Establishing a Common Ground..............................................12
Electrolysis.........................................................................12
Battery Connection..................................................................13
12 Volt Battery Connection.................................................13
24 Volt Battery Connection.................................................13
Section 4 - Trolling Motor Operation
Connecting the Sonar Display to Motor...................................16
Stowing and Deploying the Trolling Motor...............................16
Stowing the Motor..............................................................16
Deploying the Trolling Motor..............................................17
Adjusting the Motor Depth.......................................................17
Foot Pedal Operation...............................................................18
Turning the Foot Pedal On‑Off...........................................18
Direction Control.................................................................18
Speed Control....................................................................18
Section 5 - Maintenance and Storage
Trolling Motor Care..................................................................20
Selecting Replacement Parts.............................................20
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule....................................20
Before Each Use................................................................20
After Each Use...................................................................20
Every 100 Hours of Use or Annually (Whichever Occurs First)
...........................................................................................20
Storage Preparation.................................................................20
Battery Inspection....................................................................21
Propeller Replacement............................................................21
Removing the Propeller......................................................21
Installing the Propeller........................................................21
Section 6 - Owner Service Assistance
Frequently Asked Questions....................................................24
Troubleshooting.......................................................................24
Troubleshooting the Foot Pedal and Handheld Remote..........25
Erasing the Receiver's Memory.........................................26
Reprogramming the Wireless Foot Pedal or Remote.........26
Foot Pedal Battery Replacement.......................................26
Handheld Remote Battery Replacement............................27
Service Assistance...................................................................28
Mercury Marine Service Offices...............................................28