EasyManuals Logo
Home>MotorGuide>Outboard Motor>Xi5

MotorGuide Xi5 User Manual

MotorGuide Xi5
38 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Previous Page IconTo Previous Page
To Previous Page IconTo Previous Page
Page #3 background imageLoading...
Page #3 background image
90-8M0082949 eng JULY 2013 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
Product Registration.................................................................. 7
Boater's Responsibilities............................................................ 7
Protecting People in the Water.................................................. 7
While You Are Trolling..........................................................7
While the Boat Is Stationary................................................. 7
Passenger Safety Message....................................................... 7
Safe Boating Suggestions.......................................................... 7
Section 3 - Product Installation, Wiring, and Battery Information
Installing the Trolling Motor...................................................... 10
Recommended Practice and Procedures................................ 12
Battery Recommendations....................................................... 12
Battery Precautions.................................................................. 12
Establishing a Common Ground.............................................. 12
Electrolysis......................................................................... 13
Wire Color Code Abbreviations................................................ 13
Battery Connection.................................................................. 13
12‑Volt Battery Connection................................................ 13
24‑Volt Battery Connection................................................ 14
36‑Volt Battery Connection................................................ 14
Activating the Wireless Foot Pedal.......................................... 15
Activating the Handheld Remote............................................. 15
Connecting the Sonar Display to the Trolling Motor................ 16
Section 4 - Trolling Motor Operation
Status Indicator Light Identification.......................................... 18
Stowing and Deploying the Trolling Motor............................... 18
Stowing the Trolling Motor..................................................18
Deploying the Trolling Motor.............................................. 19
Adjusting the Motor Depth....................................................... 20
Foot Pedal Operation............................................................... 21
Turning the Foot Pedal On or Off....................................... 21
Direction Control.................................................................21
Speed Control.................................................................... 22
Handheld Remote Operation................................................... 22
Turning the Handheld Remote On or Off........................... 22
Steering.............................................................................. 23
Speed Control.................................................................... 23
Section 5 - Maintenance and Storage
Trolling Motor Care.................................................................. 26
Selecting Replacement Parts............................................. 26
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule.................................... 26
Before Each Use................................................................ 26
After Each Use................................................................... 26
Every 100 Hours of Use or Annually (Whichever Occurs
First)................................................................................... 26
Storage Preparation................................................................. 27
Battery Inspection.................................................................... 27
Propeller Replacement............................................................ 27
Removing the Propeller...................................................... 27
Installing the Propeller........................................................ 28
Section 6 - Owner Service Assistance
Troubleshooting....................................................................... 30
Troubleshooting the Foot Pedal and Handheld Remote.......... 31
Erasing the Receiver's Memory......................................... 31
Reprogramming the Wireless Foot Pedal or Remote.........31
Foot Pedal Battery Replacement....................................... 31
Handheld Remote Battery Replacement............................ 32

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the MotorGuide Xi5 and is the answer not in the manual?

MotorGuide Xi5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMotorGuide
ModelXi5
CategoryOutboard Motor
LanguageEnglish

Related product manuals