Storage Preparation; Battery Inspection; Corrosion Control Anode (Saltwater Models) - MotorGuide Xi3 Wireless Edition Operation, Maintenance & Installation Manual

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

Storage Preparation

The major consideration in preparing your trolling motor for storage is to protect
it from corrosion and damage caused by freezing of trapped water. It is also
recommended that batteries are disconnected prior to storage and that the
batteries are stored indoors in a dry location during long‑term storage. The
batteries should also be removed from the handheld remote and wireless foot
pedal for long‑term storage.
Refer to the Inspection and Maintenance Schedule and complete the
appropriate care instructions to prepare your trolling motor for storage. Store
the trolling motor in a dry location where it will not be affected by temperatures
below –29 °C (–20 °F).
IMPORTANT: Trolling motors stored in temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) should
be operated slowly for a minimum of 15 minutes before going above 30%
throttle.

Battery Inspection

The battery should be inspected at periodic intervals to ensure proper trolling
motor operation.
IMPORTANT: Read the safety and maintenance instructions that accompany
your battery.
1. Ensure that the battery is secured to the vessel.
2. Ensure that the battery cable terminals are clean, tight, and correctly
installed. For installation instructions, refer to Battery Connection in the
Product Installation, Wiring, and Battery Information section of this
manual.
3. Ensure that the battery is equipped with a battery box to prevent
accidental shorting of the battery terminals.

Corrosion Control Anode (Saltwater Models)

The anode helps protect the trolling motor against galvanic corrosion by
sacrificing its metal to be slowly eroded instead of the trolling motor metal
components. The anode requires periodic inspection, especially in saltwater
which will accelerate the erosion. To maintain this corrosion protection, replace
the anode if it is more than 50% eroded. Never paint or apply a protective
coating to the anode as this will reduce effectiveness of the anode.
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