MotorGuide

“All future trolling motor production is transitioning to the Lowrance® and Simrad® brands to create a unified, cutting-edge fishing experience. As a result, manufacturing under the MotorGuide® brand has ceased. Ongoing support for MotorGuide owners will continue as before.”

Source: motorguide.com/us/en.html

“Do not extend the included 10-gauge battery cables more than 1.8 m (6 ft) for a total of 3 m (10 ft). If longer battery cables are required, MotorGuide offers accessory 8 mm² (8-gauge) battery cables.”

Source: motorguide.com/content/dam/motorguide/owners-resources/owners-manuals/X5 Owners Manual - 2017.pdf

“Use 12-volt, deep cycle marine batteries. The number of batteries required varies according to the model of your trolling motor. Refer to Battery Connection . • As a general rule, deep cycle batteries with a higher amp-hour rating or reserve capacity rating will provide longer run times and better performance.”

Source: motorguide.com/content/dam/motorguide/owners-resources/owners-manuals/X5 Owners Manual - 2017.pdf

“MotorGuide Tour Series offers the all new HD+ universal sonar that extends that freedom to high definition. With a transducer integrated directly into the lower unit, MotorGuide has eliminated the need for additional trolling motor cabling, while still providing both 83/200 kHz traditional 2D views and 455/800 kHz high-definition views. Built-in thermometers in MotorGuide trolling motor nose cones also provide accurate real-time temperature readings to your sonar display screen. Xi Series offers traditional 83/200 kHz 2D sonar views below the boat.”

Source: motorguide.com/content/dam/motorguide/owners-resources/sell-sheets/MG_SellSheet_Connectivity_12-20-22.pdf

“Pair your Pinpoint ® GPS-enabled Tour Pro or Xi Series trolling motor with compatible Lowrance, Simrad or Mercury VesselView displays for unmatched touchscreen navigation control. Save waypoints and routes for automatic navigation on command. Set and change your trolling speeds to fish at your pace. Draw custom routes and turns to target promising locations with real-time sonar data. Displays also provide motor function data, like prop power, boat speed, anchor location, heading and more.”

Source: motorguide.com/content/dam/motorguide/owners-resources/sell-sheets/MG_SellSheet_Connectivity_12-20-22.pdf

“Install a manual reset circuit breaker in line with the trolling motor positive leads within 1.8 m (6 ft) of the batteries. These can be purchased from your local MotorGuide retailer or from www.motorguide.com.”

Source: motorguide.com/content/dam/motorguide/owners-resources/owners-manuals/X5 Owners Manual - 2017.pdf

“Do not power any depth sounders or fish finders from the trolling motor battery. Connecting electronic equipment to the trolling motor batteries can cause electrical interference. Any depth sounders or fish finders must be powered from the engine starting or accessory battery.”

Source: motorguide.com/content/dam/motorguide/owners-resources/owners-manuals/X5 Owners Manual - 2017.pdf

“ITE FS ELITE TI & TI2 NSS EVO3 NSS EVO2 NS0 EVO2 GO 7 & UP 903 703 PINPOINT GPS ® GATEWAY KIT NMEA 2000 STARTER KIT Don't have an Xi Series with GPS? Upgrade with Xi SERIES PINPOINT ® GPS UPGRADE KIT 8M0092070 LOWRANCE S”

Source: motorguide.com/content/dam/motorguide/owners-resources/sell-sheets/MG_SellSheet_Connectivity_12-20-22.pdf

“Adjust the steering cable tension screw to the specified torque value. Description Nm lb-in. lb-ft Steering cable tension screw 1.7 15”

Source: motorguide.com/content/dam/motorguide/owners-resources/owners-manuals/Tour Pro Service Manual 8M4006374.pdf

“Use nylock nuts to secure the battery cables to their terminals. Using wing nuts to secure the battery cables can cause loose connections.”

Source: motorguide.com/content/dam/motorguide/owners-resources/owners-manuals/X5 Owners Manual - 2017.pdf