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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ......................................................................................................... 4
WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................ 5
KNOW YOUR BOAT ................................................................................................................... 6
FEATURES .............................................................................................................................. 7
INST ALLATION ........................................................................................................................ 8
Installing the Riptide PowerDrive ..................................................................................... 9
Installing the Prop ......................................................................................................... 14
Identifying Trolling Motor Features and their Associated Cables ..................................... 15
Advanced GPS Navigation ............................................................................................. 16
Securing Connection Cables .......................................................................................... 21
BATTERY & WIRING INSTALLATION ............................................................................................ 24
Boat Rigging & Product Installation .............................................................................. 24
Conductor Gauge and Circuit Breaker Sizing Table ......................................................... 24
Selecting the Correct Batteries ...................................................................................... 25
Additional Considerations .............................................................................................. 25
Connecting the Batteries ............................................................................................... 26
Connecting the Batteries in a Series .............................................................................. 27
MOTOR WIRING DIAGRAM ....................................................................................................... 28
USING & ADJUSTING THE MOTOR .............................................................................................. 29
Powering Up the Trolling Motor ...................................................................................... 29
Mount Features ............................................................................................................. 29
Stowing and Deploying the Motor................................................................................... 30
Push-to-Test Battery Meter ........................................................................................... 30
Adjusting the Depth of the Motor ................................................................................... 31
Adjusting the Latch Collar .............................................................................................. 32
Installing an External Transducer ................................................................................... 33
Adjusting the Lower Unit for a Secure Stow .................................................................... 34
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................... 35
Propeller Replacement ................................................................................................. 35
General Maintenance .................................................................................................... 36
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 36
For Further Troubleshooting and Repair ......................................................................... 37
COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS ..................................................................................................... 38
PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST ................................................................................................ 40