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Lowrance Ghost Series Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Ghost Series ® INSTALLATION MANUAL ENGLISH www.lowrance.com www.lowrance.com...
  • Page 2 ®Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off, and ™ common law marks. Visit www.navico.com/intellectual-property to review the global trademark rights and accreditations for Navico Group and other entities. • Navico ® is a trademark of Navico Group. • Lowrance ® is a trademark of Navico Group. • Ghost ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction About this manual Limitations Product overview In the box Opening and closing the mount Installation Mounting guidelines Cable management clips Attach the motor to the mount Mount the trolling motor on the boat Stow and deploy assist spring Stabilizer rod Propeller Foot pedal...
  • Page 4 INTRODUCTION About this manual This manual is a reference guide for installing the trolling motor. Limitations ⚠ WARNING: To avoid damage to your boat, this device should be installed by a qualified marine installer. Specific knowledge of marine electrical systems is required for proper installation. ⚠ WARNING: This product is intended to be used in freshwater only and a sacrificial anode (sold separately) is required for use in brackish water. Use of the product in brackish water (without the anode) or saltwater will void the warranty.

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Product overview Stowed position Deployed position A Stabilizer B Stow and deploy assist spring C HDI Nose cone transducer D Propeller E Foot pedal F Direction indicator G Braided stainless steel pull cable and handle H Depth adjustment knob Motor mount J Stow strap K Lower unit L 360 breakaway...
  • Page 6 Foot pedal M Toe end N Momentary switch O Mode and action keys P Heel end Q Power key and battery capacity indicator R Speed adjustment knob...

  • Page 7: In The Box

    In the box A Mount and hardware kit E Stabilizer kit Mount Top cap Stow strap Jam nut 3/4”-10 1/4”-20 x 3.5” Phillips screw Stabilizer rod Rubber spacer Rubber foot Washers F NMEA 2000 T-connector ® 7/16” Nylock nut G Propeller kit B Motor assembly kit M10 Nylock nut Motor assembly...

  • Page 8: Opening And Closing The Mount

    Opening and closing the mount The mount latches in both its open and closed positions. ⚠ WARNING: The mount has a secondary latch that prevents unintentional opening or closing of the mount when the motor assembly is not attached to the mount. Do not override the secondary latch if the stow and deploy assist spring has been installed.
  • Page 9 Close the mount 1 Push the secondary latch (A) down and simultaneously pull the pull cable (B) to unlatch the mount from the stowed (open) position. Note: The mount can be damaged if slammed shut without pushing the secondary latch. ¼...

  • Page 10: Installation

    INSTALLATION Mounting guidelines Do not: • Mount any part where it will interfere with the operation, launching, or retrieving of the boat. • Mount the trolling motor on the port side of the boat. • Mount the trolling motor as close to the keel or centerline of the boat as possible. •...

  • Page 11: Attach The Motor To The Mount

    Attach the motor to the mount It is recommended that the mount is placed on a workbench during assembly. Parts required Item Description Mount Motor assembly M8 20 mm hex screw Tools required • 6 mm hex key Procedure 1 Close the mount (refer to Close the mount on page 9). Align the keyways on the motor assembly to the keyways on the mount.

  • Page 12: Mount The Trolling Motor On The Boat

    Mount the trolling motor on the boat The trolling motor should be mounted on the port side of the boat. Mount the trolling motor so that the shaft is as close to the keel or centerline of the boat as possible. Note: Install the stow and deploy assist spring after the trolling motor is installed on the deck of the boat.
  • Page 13 3 Check the placement of the trolling motor in the deployed position. Make sure that when the motor is deployed, the shaft has a clearance of at least 40 mm (1.5”) to the gunwale of the boat. min 40.0 mm (1.50”) 4 Once the mount is in position, use the mount as a template to mark the places on the deck where the holes will be drilled.
  • Page 14 7 The rubber spacers in the illustration below (C) are optional and are used to level the trolling motor on the deck. 8 Apply anti-seize compound to the inside of each nut (E). Bolt the trolling motor assembly to the deck of the boat, using washers (D) between the nuts and the underside of the deck.

  • Page 15: Stow And Deploy Assist Spring

    Stow and deploy assist spring Note: In the images below, the motor assembly is hidden for illustration purposes. ¼ ⚠ WARNING: The mount has a secondary latch that prevents unintentional opening or closing of the mount when the motor assembly is not attached to the mount. Do not override the secondary latch if the stow and deploy assist spring has been installed.
  • Page 16 2 Secure the stow and deploy assist spring (A) using a screw (B) and binding barrel (C). 3 Raise the motor until the stow and deploy assist spring reaches the upper bracket. Secure the upper arm of the stow and deploy assist spring using the second screw (B) and binding barrel (C).

  • Page 17: Stabilizer Rod

    Stabilizer rod The stabilizer rod is used to stabilize the trolling motor from excessive movement when the trolling motor is in the stowed position. ⚠ WARNING: If the stabilizer rod is too long it can prevent proper latching of the trolling motor in the stowed position. If the stabilizer rod is too short, it will cause inadequate support of the trolling motor.
  • Page 18 4 Thread the jam nut (B) all the way down the threads on the stabilizer rod (C). 5 Position the stabilizer rod in the adapter with the rubber foot on the stabilizer rod touching the deck of the boat. When adjusted correctly, you should be able to lift the foot approximately 10–13 mm (⅜″–½″) before you hit the rear latch.

  • Page 19: Propeller

    Propeller Parts required Item Description M10 nylock nut Washer Propeller Anti-seize compound 1 g Tools required • 17 mm deep socket Procedure Install the propeller (torque 13 Nm (10 lb-ft)). Make sure that the drive pin (E, pre-installed) aligns with the slot in the propeller (F).

  • Page 20: Foot Pedal

    Foot pedal We recommend mounting the foot pedal to the deck of the boat to prevent it from being damaged during transport and to make motor operation more reliable. The foot pedal has three mounting holes (A). Only tighten enough to slightly compress the bumper pads underneath the foot pedal.
  • Page 21 How to use the FlipSwitch FlipSwitch allows you to position the momentary switch on the left or right side of the foot pedal. Tools required • 1x Phillips screwdriver #2 Procedure 1 Remove the lock screw (A) that secures the cover plate (B). 2 Press the locking tab (C) upwards and slide the cover plate (B) forward until it is free.
  • Page 22 3 Remove the screws (D) that secure the FlipSwitch assembly. 4 Turn the FlipSwitch assembly (E) 180° and fasten the screws (D) that secure the FlipSwitch assembly. 5 Slide the cover plate (B) back in place and fasten the lock screw (A).

  • Page 23: Trolling Motor Compass (Tmc-1)

    Trolling motor compass (TMC-1) The compass (B) should be mounted horizontally with the arrowhead pointing forward, parallel to the keel of the boat (D). The mounting location should be as far as possible (minimum 0.9 m (3 ft)) from disturbing magnetic influences such as engines, ignition cables, or other large ferrous metal objects such as tools.

  • Page 24: Wiring

    WIRING Wiring guidelines Do not: • Make sharp bends in the cables • Run cables in a way that allows water to flow down into the connectors • Run the data cables adjacent to radar, transmitter, large/high current carrying cables, or high frequency signal cables •...

  • Page 25: Power

    Power The trolling motor can be powered from a 24 V DC or 36 V DC system. If a trolling motor plug and receptacle are installed, they should have a minimum current rating of 50 A at 16–46 V. Batteries It is recommended to use deep cycle marine batteries.

  • Page 26: Nmea 2000

    NMEA 2000 ® To control the trolling motor from a display unit, connect the trolling motor to the NMEA 2000 backbone. Refer to the ® display unit documentation for further instructions on how to control the trolling motor. The trolling motor software can be updated from a display unit connected to the network. Refer to the documentation supplied with your display unit.

  • Page 27: Setup And Commissioning

    SETUP AND COMMISSIONING Power the trolling motor ON or OFF Press the power key (A) to power the trolling motor ON or OFF. Configuration mode All setup is done in configuration mode. Enter or exit configuration mode To enter configuration mode, press and hold both Configurable keys 2 and 3 (C and D) until the Power LEDs (E) start blinking.
  • Page 28 Select voltage input level 1 Enter configuration mode by pressing and holding Configurable key 2 and Configurable key 3 (C and D) until the Power LEDs (E) start blinking. 2 Press the Battery test key (G) repeatedly until the Power LED matching your supply (24 V or 36 V) lights. 3 Press and hold the Battery test key (G) to save. The direction indicator flashes three times and three long beeps sound. 4 Exit configuration mode by pressing and holding Configurable key 2 and Configurable key 3 (C and D) until the Power LEDs (E) stop blinking, or proceed with other calibrations.
  • Page 29 Configure foot pedal keys The configurable keys on the trolling motor foot pedal can be used to access modes or actions. You need a compatible multifunction display unit (MFD) to configure the foot pedal keys. Refer to the documentation for your MFD for instructions. Note: Visit www.lowrance.com to ensure your MFD is compatible and that its software is up to date. The trolling motor ¼ and MFD must be connected to the same NMEA 2000 network.

  • Page 30: Dimensional Drawings

    DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS Foot pedal 212.6 mm (8.37”)
  • Page 32 ©2024 Navico Group. All Rights Reserved. Navico Group is a division of Brunswick Corporation. ®Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off, and ™ common law marks. Visit www.navico.com/intellectual-property to review the global trademark www.lowrance.com rights and accreditations for Navico Group and other entities.

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