Adjusting The Steering Tension (Hand-Operated Motors Only) - MotorGuide X3-40 Operation And Maintenance Manual

TROLLING MOTOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
3. Snap the latch release handle to disengage the lock pin.
4. Continue to maintain tension on the latch release handle while lowering
the trolling motor into the water.
IMPORTANT: Gently lower the trolling motor into the water. Do not release the
latch release handle until the lock pin is engaged.
5. Once the motor is in the deployed position, the lock pin will engage to
secure the trolling motor.
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Adjusting the Steering Tension (Hand‑Operated Motors Only)
Adjust the steering tension collar to increase or decrease the effort to turn the
motor freely.
1. To increase the steering tension, turn the steering tension collar
clockwise.
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a - Latch release handle
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