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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
Contents 1 General Information ........1.1 Find Your Serial Number . - Page 3 8.3.1 On/Off Speed Control ......8.3.2 Adjusting Motor Depth ......8.3.3 Adjusting Steering Tension .
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Page 4: General Information
Newport Vessels trolling motors are designed and developed by pro- fessional engineers and the design is continually honed and improved. There are a wide range of Newport Vessels outboard motors, from 36lbs to 86lbs, to suit every customer’s requirements and uses. -
Page 5: Specifications
Specifications Thrust Thrust in Input Items No. Input in LBS Power L-62 28.2 12V,58A 696W L-86 37.2 24V, 48A 1152W Since speed depends on many factors, such as loading, water condi- tion, hull type, wind speed, etc., it is difficult to give accurate speed ratings. -
Page 6: Safety Information
battery for several hours after it has been charged. Electrical arcing or flames can ignite the gas and cause an explosion, which may shatter the battery and could cause blindness or other serious injury. Batteries contain sulfuric acid, which can cause severe burns. -
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 the Transom Mounting Screws until they grip the Transom Mount. 3. Press the Tilt Lever and slowly let the motor enter the water. 4. -
Page 8: Transom Mount Usage
Transom Mount Usage 1. Tilt Position Lever 3. Depth Adjustment Collar 2. Steering Tension Adjustment 4. Transom Mount Screw 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. -
Page 9: Battery Meter Reading
Battery Meter Reading Battery Voltage Meter When the motor is connected to the battery, the battery meter will light up to indicate the amount of power left in the battery. There are ten LED lights on the top cover. When seven LED’s are out, the meter is indicat- ing that the input voltage is less than 9.5V (normal voltage draw is 12V). -
Page 10: Motor Operation
Motor Operation 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 a deep cycle battery or marine battery, as they will last much longer and are specifically designed for this application. -
Page 11: Battery Connection Method (24 Volt Only)
8.2 Battery Connection Method (24 Volt only) 8.2.1 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 pos- itive lead.) Remember to always disconnect from the battery(s) once the motor leaves water as a rotating propeller can cause personal... -
Page 12: Adjusting Motor Depth
motor from running, position the handle matching the arrow marker on level 0. 8.3.2 Adjusting Motor Depth Position the depth adjustment collar so the propeller blades are sub- merged 6inches - 12inches (15cm - 30cm) below the surface of the water. -
Page 13: How To Replace The Propeller
How to Replace the Propeller Drive Pin Motor Propeller Propeller Washer Motor Drive Shaft Propeller Nut Make sure that the motor has been disconnected from batteries before handling the propeller. Please visit https://newportvessels.com/propeller-installation- guide/ to get more details. Hold the propeller blade and loosen the propeller nut using the prop spanner supplied or a set of needle nose pliers. -
Page 14: Daily Maintenance
10 Daily Maintenance 1. Check behind the propeller after each day for weeds, fishing line or other debris that may get wrapped behind the propeller. 2. Lubricate all the pivot points with a non-aerosol lubricant. Never use an aerosol lubricant as many types contain harmful propellants that can cause damage to various parts of your electric motor. -
Page 15: Trouble Shooting
11 Trouble Shooting 11.1 Loss of Power • Propeller may be damaged. Remove propeller, clean and replace. • Battery connections may be corroded. • Battery has low voltage. Recharge. • Battery may be faulty, recharge and check. • Insufficient wire size from battery to motor wiring. 6 gauge wire/ 13mm2 thickness recommended. -
Page 16: Motor Loses One Or More Speeds
• Total battery failure. Recharge and check voltage. • Propeller damaged. 11.4 Motor Loses One or More Speeds • Loose wire on rotary switch. Check wiring diagram. • Lose connection in top housing. • Rotary switch damaged. • Speed coils in lower unit may be burned. 12 About Circuit breaker During the usage of the electric outboard motor, the propeller can some- times get stuck in weeds, fishing lines, or fishing nets. -
Page 17: Function Of The Circuit Breaker
motor. The circuit breaker has a reset button and is therefore reusable. To prevent the rotor coil damage from exceeding current, it is highly rec- ommended to use a circuit breaker to protect electric outboard motor. 12.1 Function of the circuit breaker During the usage of the electric outboard motor, when the propeller is stuck by the weeds, small stones, fishing lines, etc., the circuit breaker will cut off the power automatically to prevent the damage of the mo-... -
Page 18: Declaration Of Conformity For Recreational Craft
14 Customer Support If you have questions that are not answered in this manual or trouble- shooting is not successful, please contact Newport Vessels! Our Cali- fornia based customer service team is standing by to assist you. Customer Support Phone: (866)721-0002 E-mail: support@newportvessels.com...
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