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- Page 1 Electric Trolling Motor L Series User’s Manual Please read and retain this manual before using product REACH RoHS...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents GENERAL INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS WIRING AND BATTERY RECOMMENDATIONS Battery Type Circuit Protection Cable Size SAFETY INFORMATION FIRST TIME RUNNING MOTOR USAGE Battery Connection Method (12 Volt only) Connection with one battery (12V DC) Connection with two batteries in parallel (12V DC) Battery Connection Method (24 Volt only) Connection with two batteries in series (24V DC) How To Control The Motor... - Page 3 HOW TO REPLACE THE PROPELLER DAILY MAINTENANCE TROUBLE SHOOTING Loss Of Power Motor Makes Excessive Noise Or Vibration Motor Fails To Run Motor Loses One Or More Speeds ABOUT CIRCUIT BREAKER Function of the circuit breaker Declaration of Conformity for Recreational Craft CONTACT US...
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Page 4: General Information
Newport Vessels trolling motors are designed and developed by profes- sional engineers and have been continually developed over a number of years. There are a wide range of Newport Vessels outboard motors, from 36lbs to 86lbs to suit every customer’s requirements and applica- tion. -
Page 5: Wiring And Battery Recommendations
WIRING AND BATTERY RECOMMENDATIONS Battery Type Recommended battery(s): 12-volt Deep Cycle battery or Marine battery. To extend running time either a larger capacity or an additional battery can be used. See section on battery connection method. NOTE: 86lbs model requires a 24-volt battery. Circuit Protection It is recommended to install a manual reset circuit breaker in the electric outboard motor leads within 1.8m (72 Inches) of the battery(s). -
Page 6: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION Do not allow children to operate the electric outboard motor. Do not modify the unit in any way or add accessories not intended for this product. Never fully submerse the unit, if unit is accidentally submersed discon- nect battery and leave to dry. To prevent accidental damage of the fiberglass shaft, do not over tight- en the mounting bracket. -
Page 7: First Time Running
FIRST TIME RUNNING 1. Place Electric Outboard onto the back of the vessel in the Stow away position. 2. Loosely tighten Transom Mounting Screws till they grip the Transom Mount. 3. Press the Tilt Lever and slowly let the motor enter the water. 4. -
Page 8: Motor Usage
MOTOR USAGE This product does not include batteries; please choose a battery with 12V (24V for 86LBS motor) output to fit this motor, the recommended type of battery is deep cycle battery or marine battery, as they will last much longer and are designed for this application. Battery Connection Method (12 Volt only) Connection with one battery (12V DC) The red wire should connect to positive;... -
Page 9: Battery Connection Method (24 Volt Only)
Battery Connection Method (24 Volt only) Connection with two batteries in series (24V DC) The red wire should connect to positive; the black wire should connect to negative. (It is recommended to install circuit breaker in line with positive lead.) Red wire (+) Black wire (-) from motor... -
Page 10: Battery Level Indicator
motor from running, position the handle following the arrow marker and position on level 0. Battery Level Indicator There are 10 LED lights on the top cover, seven of them are green and the rest are red. When seven (7) green LED’s are out, the meter is in- dicating that the input voltage is less than 9.5V (normal voltage draw, 12V). -
Page 11: Transom Mount Installation
TRANSOM MOUNT INSTALLATION Before the installation, make sure the area between column and bracket is clear. 1. Tilt Position Lever - This lever allows the user to adjust the tilt (angle) of the motor. Push tilt position lever, adjust tilt of motor, release lever. 2. -
Page 12: How To Replace The Propeller
4. Transom Screws -The transom clamp screws allow for easy motor removal and installation. Mount your motor on the transom then tighten the transom clamp screws securely. The motor can only be used in water deeper than 0.7m. HOW TO REPLACE THE PROPELLER Make sure that the motor has been disconnected from batteries. -
Page 13: Daily Maintenance
one hand and tap on the backside of the opposite blade lightly with a rubber mallet, until the propeller comes off. If the propeller pin is bent, replace it. Align the new propeller with the propeller pin. Reinstall the propeller nut and tighten firmly by hand, tighten with spanner another 1/4 turn. -
Page 14: Trouble Shooting
7. Inspect for tightness of all nuts, bolts and screws. 8. Recharge batteries after each use. Follow the battery manufacturer’s recommendations for battery maintenance. 9. During freezing temperatures, when your electric motor is not being used, it should be stored in an area where it will not freeze. 10. -
Page 15: Motor Fails To Run
Motor Fails To Run Check fuse circuit breaker on boat for electric motor. Check for loose or corroded connections. Check plug for loose or bad connection. Test main rotary switch. Turn prop by hand. It should turn freely with a slight magnetic drag. Total battery failure. -
Page 16: Function Of The Circuit Breaker
In some muddy water areas, it can be hard for the user to recognize that the motor is stalled. To prevent these situations from occurring, it is strongly recommended to use circuit breaker to protect the electric outboard motor. If the current draw of the electric outboard motor ex- ceeds the limit of normal usage, the circuit breaker will cut off the power automatically to prevent any possible damage to the electric outboard motor. -
Page 17: Declaration Of Conformity For Recreational Craft
(have) been issued and it will meet the requirements of Directive 89/392/EEC, 89/336/EEC as amended when installed in a recreational craft, in accordance with the manufacturer’s supplied instructions. CONTACT US If you have any other enquires regarding the motor please contact Newport Vessels. (866) 721-0002 www.newportvessels.com...
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