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  • Page 1 90-MM5981...
  • Page 2 This device may not cause harmful interference, This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with FCC Rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by MotorGuide could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 3 Congratulations … on your purchase of the MotorGuide Wireless Trolling Motor. This motor has been designed, engineered, and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and exceptional performance for years of enjoyment. These features offer an unrivaled fishing experience:...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information GENERAL INFORMATION ..............2 Safety DO’s and DON’Ts ..............3 Operating Safety ................4 NOTES: ....................5 Features & Components FEATURES.....................6 Remote Capabilities ................6 COMPONENTS ..................7 Wireless Remote Foot-Pedal .............7 Lower Unit ..................7 Column ....................7 Top Housing ..................7 Cradle Lock™ Mount .................8 Battery Indicator .................8 Installation INSTALLATION ..................10...
  • Page 5 MAINTENANCE ...................21 Foot-Pedal Battery Replacement .............21 Care & Cleaning Instructions ............22 Customer Responsibilities..............22 Battery..................22 Freezing Temperature Storage............23 Installing or Replacing the Propeller ..........23 Troubleshooting & Accessories TROUBLESHOOTING .................25 Frequently Asked Questions ............25 MOTORGUIDE ACCESSORIES 28 Warranty MOTORGUIDE LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY .......29...
  • Page 6 MOTORGUIDE WIRELESS NOTES: ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ 90-MM5981 For Questions, Contact Consumer Affairs at #1-920-929-5040 © 2005, MotorGuide www.motorguide.com...

  • Page 7: General Information

    The description and specifications contained herein were in effect at the time this manual was approved for printing. MotorGuide, whose policy is one of continual improvement, reserves the right to discontinue models at any time, to change specifications, designs, and methods of procedure without notice and without incurring obligation.

  • Page 8: Safety Do's And Don'ts

    Do always connect to the battery through a power plug or a power switch which can be easily disconnected. Never “hardwire” the motor directly to the batteries. Use the recommended circuit breaker to protect the wires. 90-MM5981 For Questions, Contact Consumer Affairs at #1-920-929-5040 © 2005, MotorGuide www.motorguide.com...

  • Page 9: Operating Safety

    MOTORGUIDE WIRELESS Circuit Protection – MotorGuide recommends installing a 50 amp manual-reset circuit breaker and power switch in line with the trolling motor positive leads within (1.8 m) 72 inches of the battery(s). To order a circuit breaker kit, contact your local Service Dealer, request kit number MM5870.

  • Page 10: Notes

    MOTORGUIDE WIRELESS NOTES: ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ 90-MM5981 For Questions, Contact Consumer Affairs at #1-920-929-5040 © 2005, MotorGuide www.motorguide.com...

  • Page 11: Features

    Top Housing Wireless Foot-Pedal Remote Capabilities The MotorGuide Wireless uses a remote foot-pedal with the receiver built into the trolling motor mount. These remote capabilities work with the Digital Remote Control (DRC) product and up to four remotes (including the foot- pedal) can be used with one motor.

  • Page 12: Components

    The oversized brushes increase battery life and extend trolling time. Column he MotorGuide Wireless composite shaft is exceptionally strong, and flexible. The shaft comes in 48, 54 and 60 inch lengths. Top Housing The sleek top housing design indicates, at-a-glance, the direction of the motor.

  • Page 13: Cradle Lock™ Mount

    MOTORGUIDE WIRELESS Prop The MotorGuide Wireless uses the 3½ inch two blade Power Prop. Cradle Lock™ Mount The rock solid design of the MotorGuide Wireless mount has a quick-release mounting plate and an easy access lever for trouble-free stowing and deploying the motor.
  • Page 14 MOTORGUIDE WIRELESS NOTES: ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ 90-MM5981 For Questions, Contact Consumer Affairs at #1-920-929-5040 © 2005, MotorGuide www.motorguide.com...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Drill mounting holes with a (8 mm) inch drill bit and then clear the holes of any debris. On fiberglass boats, chamfer the holes to help reduce the possibility of the fiberglass cracking. 90-MM5981 For Questions, Contact Consumer Affairs at #1-920-929-5040 © 2005, MotorGuide www.motorguide.com...
  • Page 16 Front of Base Plate the underside of the mount fits into the large flange hook on the base plate. 90-MM5981 For Questions, Contact Consumer Affairs at #1-920-929-5040 © 2005, MotorGuide www.motorguide.com...
  • Page 17 Pivot Pin on Underside of Mount Housing Fits Snuggly under Large Flange Hook on Mount Base Cam Locking Large Flange Hook Mechanism Side View of Mount Base Plate 90-MM5981 For Questions, Contact Consumer Affairs at #1-920-929-5040 © 2005, MotorGuide www.motorguide.com...

  • Page 18: Wiring & Battery Information

    MOTORGUIDE WIRELESS For storage and security purposes the MotorGuide Wireless Cradle Lock™ mount makes it easy to completely remove and reinstall the mount and motor. When the mount and motor are removed from the boat, a snap-on Wireless Mounting Plate Cover (see the Accessories section of this manual for order information) is available to protect the mounting plate.

  • Page 19: Establishing A Common Ground

    (1.8 m) 72 inches of the battery(s). To order a circuit breaker kit, contact your local Service Dealer, request kit number MM5870 or a 50 amp circuit breaker and a power switch. Wire Size – For optimum performance, MotorGuide recommends the use 90-MM5981 For Questions, Contact Consumer Affairs at #1-920-929-5040 ©...
  • Page 20 (6) gauge (13 mm) wires if extending the existing wire beyond the standard battery cable supplied with the product. Bow Plugs – MotorGuide recommends the use of a quality plug designed for marine applications. 12 Volt Battery Hook-up...
  • Page 21 Never “hardwire” the motor directly to the batteries. Always use the recommended circuit breaker to protect the wires. 90-MM5981 For Questions, Contact Consumer Affairs at #1-920-929-5040 © 2005, MotorGuide www.motorguide.com...

  • Page 22: Activating The Foot-Pedal Electronic Id

    Within 10 seconds, press and hold the “Left”, “Right”, “+” and “-“ buttons on the foot-pedal simultaneously Listen for a long beep indicating the receiver has erased all stored electronic ID numbers 90-MM5981 For Questions, Contact Consumer Affairs at #1-920-929-5040 © 2005, MotorGuide www.motorguide.com...

  • Page 23: Motor & Mount Operation

    Lower the motor until the depth collar rests on top of the mount housing collar. The motor is ready to connect to the power source. 90-MM5981 For Questions, Contact Consumer Affairs at #1-920-929-5040 © 2005, MotorGuide www.motorguide.com...

  • Page 24: Stowing The Motor

    Push down on the column t o lock the cradle and to lock the release handle. You will hear a click when the lower unit and re lease handle are locked into position. 90-MM5981 For Questions, Contact Consumer Affairs at #1-920-929-5040 © 2005, MotorGuide www.motorguide.com...

  • Page 25: Operating The Foot-Pedal

    90-MM5981 For Questions, Contact Consumer Affairs at #1-920-929-5040 © 2005, MotorGuide www.motorguide.com...

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    With the “+” symbol facing up, slide the new battery in the holder. Ensure the O- ring is in place on the inside cover. Replace the cover plate and five screws. 90-MM5981 For Questions, Contact Consumer Affairs at #1-920-929-5040 © 2005, MotorGuide www.motorguide.com...

  • Page 27: Care & Cleaning Instructions

    Follow the battery manufactur er’s recomme ndations for battery maintenance. Have your batteries tested annually to ensure quality of operation. CAUTION Always disconnect the trolling motor battery when not in use. 90-MM5981 For Questions, Contact Consumer Affairs at #1-920-929-5040 © 2005, MotorGuide www.motorguide.com...

  • Page 28: Freezing Temperature Storage

    D not strike a bent prop pin with a hammer to remove the . This may cause damage to the armature, which is not c vered by warranty. MotorGuide recommends using ers. When handling the prop, first check for sharp edges or wear protective gloves to prevent cuts to the hands.
  • Page 29 Align the new propeller with the propelle r pin. Reinstall the prope ller nut and tighten sec urely with your fingers. Tighten another 1/4 turn using a MotorGuide Prop Wrench, part number MGA050B6. 90-MM5981 For Questions, Contact Consumer Affairs at #1-920-929-5040 © 2005, MotorGuide www.motorguide.com...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    • The permanent magnets may be cracked or chipped. The motor will whine or grind. • There may be water in the lower unit. 90-MM5981 For Questions, Contact Consumer Affairs at #1-920-929-5040 © 2005, MotorGuide www.motorguide.com...
  • Page 31 • Refer to your nearest Service Dealer for Motor automatically throttles back assistance with trolling motor repairs. 90-MM5981 For Questions, Contact Consumer Affairs at #1-920-929-5040 © 2005, MotorGuide www.motorguide.com...
  • Page 32 Dealer for assistan ce with trolling motor repairs. FOR REPAIR SERVICE Contact your nearest MotorGuide Service Dealer. See a complete listing of Se rvice Dealers in the US and Canada at our MotorGuide web site : www.motorguide.com. Call Mercury Marine Con...

  • Page 33: Motorguide Accessories

    50 Amp Circuit Breaker DRC–Remote MM5870 Control Protects trolling motor M887657 and boat wiring from connection failures Digital RF and is a safety must. Wireless Remote Key 90-MM5981 For Questions, Contact Consumer Affairs at #1-920-929-5040 © 2005, MotorGuide www.motorguide.com...

  • Page 34: Warranty

    To obtain w arranty service, the purchaser should deliver or return the unit (postage repaid and insured) to any MotorGuide Authorized Service Dealer. Products returned by mail ould also be carefully packaged and include a note describing the nature of the problem and/or service requested.
  • Page 35 IS INCLUDED IN THE BOX AND IS SEPARATE FROM THIS MANUAL. PLEASE FILL OUT AND MAIL IMMEDIATELY TO VALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY. hank you for purchasing and registering this MotorGuide product. 90-MM5981 For Questions, Contact Consumer Affairs at #1-920-929-5040 © 2005, MotorGuide www.motorguide.com...
  • Page 36 MotorGuide 835 W. 41 Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74107 (920) 929-5040...

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