36 VOLT SYSTEMS:
1. Make sure that the motor is switched off
(speed selector on "0").
2. Three 12 volt batteries are required.
3. The batteries must be wired in series, only as
directed in wiring diagram, to provide 36 volts.
a. Connect a connector cable to the positive
( + ) terminal of battery 1 and to the
negative ( – ) terminal of battery 2 and
another connector cable from the positive
( + ) terminal of battery 2 to the negative
( – ) terminal of battery of battery 3.
b. Connect positive ( + ) red motor lead to positive ( + ) terminal on battery 3.
c. Connect negative ( – ) black motor lead to negative ( – ) terminal of battery 1.
4. For safety reasons do not switch the motor on until the propeller is in the water. If installing a leadwire plug, observe proper
polarity and follow instructions in your boat owner's manual. See wiring diagram on following pages.
CAUTION
• Improper wiring of 24/36 volt systems could cause battery explosion!
• Keep leadwire wing nut connections tight and solid to battery terminals.
• Locate battery in a ventilated compartment.
• For safety reasons, disconnect the motor from the battery or batteries when the motor is not in use or while
the battery/batteries are being charged.
PUSH-TO-TEST BATTERY METER
This motor is equipped with a "push-to-test" battery meter. The LED light provides an accurate
display of the remaining charge in the battery. It is only accurate when the motor is off .
The meter reads as:
• One light indicates recharge.
• Two lights indicate low charge.
• Three lights indicate good charge.
• Four lights indicate full charge.
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BATTERY WIRING & INSTALLATION
To trolling motor negative
24 Volt Series Connection
Neg -
Pos +
Battery #1 (Low Side)
Three 12-volt batteries connected in series for 36 volts
+36 Volts to trolling motor
positive (or circuit breaker)
36 Volt Series Connection
Neg -
Pos +
Battery #2 (Middle)
Battery #3 (High Side)
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Neg -
Pos +