Trolling Motor Installation And Operation; Transom Mount Installation; Stowing And Deploying The Trolling Motor - MotorGuide R3-30 Manual

TROLLING MOTOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

Transom Mount Installation

NOTE: The R3‑30 and R3‑40 fit transoms up to 7.62 cm (3 in.). The
R3‑45 and R3‑55 fit transoms up to 8.9 cm (3.5 in.).
1. Place the trolling motor on the transom of the boat.
IMPORTANT: Overtightening the transom clamp screws can weaken
or damage the mount bracket.
2. Tighten the transom clamp screws securely by hand.
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a - Transom clamp screw
b - Mount bracket (R3‑45/55 model shown)
c - Mount bracket (R3‑30/40 model shown)

Stowing and Deploying the Trolling Motor

Rotating propellers can cause serious injury or death. Never start or
operate the motor out of water.
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