MotorGuide Xi5 User Manual

Section 4 - Trolling Motor Operation
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2. Raise the motor out of the water and rotate the column so the lower unit is aligned with the mount cradle. Orient the lower
unit so the cable does not wrap around the trolling motor column. Slide the lower unit into the mount cradle and release the
stow/deploy release lever. The mount will lock the trolling motor in the stowed position.
a - Lower unit (motor)
b - Depth collar
c - Column
d - Curly cable
e - Stow/deploy release lever
f - Mount cradle
3. Slide the depth collar tightly against the steering transmission. Rotate the depth collar until it engages the steering
transmission, then tighten the depth collar knob.
a - Steering transmission
b - Depth collar
c - Depth collar knob
NOTE: Optional mounts are available for supporting the trolling motor in extremely rough boating conditions.
Recommended MotorGuide Accessory Description
Part Number
Standard Ram
®
mount stabilizer
8M4000977
Long Ram
®
mount stabilizer
8M4000978
Deploying the Trolling Motor
1. Loosen the depth collar knob, then slide the depth collar away from the steering transmission. Tighten the depth collar
knob.
2. Press down on the stow/deploy release lever with one hand or one foot. Firmly grasp the column and slide the lower unit
away from the mount cradle.
a - Lower unit (motor)
b - Depth collar
c - Column
d - Curly cable
e - Stow/deploy release lever
f - Mount cradle
a
b
d
e
f
53458
c
a
c
51780
b
a
b
d
e
f
53459
c

MotorGuide Xi5 Specifications

General

Pinpoint GPS	Yes
Digital Guardian	Yes
GPS Anchor	Yes
Spot-Lock	Yes
Steering	Electric
GPS	Yes
Remote Control	Yes
Mount Style	Bow Mount
Voltage	24V or 36V
Thrust	80 lbs or 105 lbs