Deploying The Trolling Motor - MotorGuide Xi5 Owner's Manual

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.
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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.
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NOTE: Optional mounts are available for supporting the trolling motor in extremely rough boating conditions.
Recommended MotorGuide Accessory Description
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Standard Ram mount stabilizer
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Long Ram mount stabilizer

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.
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b - Depth collar
c - Depth collar knob
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b - Depth collar
c - Column
d - Curly cable
e - Stow/deploy release lever
f - Mount cradle
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Section 4 - Trolling Motor Operation
Part Number
8M4000977
8M4000978
Lower unit (motor)
Depth collar
Column
Curly cable
Stow/deploy release lever
Mount cradle
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