Garmin FORCE PRO Installation Instructions Manual
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Getting Started
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other
important information.
Failure to install this device according to these instructions could result in personal injury, damage to the vessel
or device, or poor product performance.
Do not run the motor when the propeller is out of the water. Contact with the rotating propeller may result in
severe injury.
Do not use the motor in areas where you or other people in the water may come into contact with the rotating
propeller, which could result in severe injury.
Always disconnect the motor from the battery before handling or working with the propeller, propeller drive
motor, electrical connections, or electronics enclosures to avoid serious injury or property damage.
For the best possible performance and to avoid potential injury, damage to the device, or damage to your vessel,
installation by a qualified marine installer is recommended.
To avoid possible personal injury, always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling,
cutting, or sanding.
When stowing or deploying the motor, be aware of the risk of entrapment or pinching from moving parts, which
can result in injury.
When stowing or deploying the motor, maintain stable footing and be aware of slick surfaces around the motor.
Losing your footing while stowing or deploying the motor may result in injury.
You must always secure the safety strap after stowing the trolling motor to prevent the motor from deploying
unexpectedly. An unexpected deployment of the motor may lead to personal injury and damage to your boat
and to the trolling motor.
When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the surface to avoid damaging the vessel.
Tools and Supplies Needed
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• Drill and a
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in. (8 mm) drill bit
16
• #1 Phillips screwdriver
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• 3 mm and 4 mm hex bits or wrenches (two 4 mm recommended)
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in. (14 mm) socket
16
• Torque wrench
• Circuit breaker rated for continuous 60 A
• Trolling motor plug and receptacle rated for 60 A or greater (optional)
• 6, 4, or 2 AWG (16, 25, or 35 mm
• Solder and heat-shrink tubing, if extending the power cable
• Stainless steel pan head
the deck)
March 2025
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Summary of Contents for Garmin FORCE PRO
- Page 1 FORCE PRO TROLLING MOTOR ® INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Getting Started WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Failure to install this device according to these instructions could result in personal injury, damage to the vessel or device, or poor product performance.
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Page 2: Installation Preparation
Installation Preparation Device Overview Shaft cap Power and transducer cables Steering system Mount Depth-adjustment collar Shaft Propeller drive motor... -
Page 3: Mounting Considerations
Mounting Considerations CAUTION You must install the motor in a location where no large metallic objects, such as a tool box, are near the display panel when it is deployed. Large metallic objects can interfere with the magnetic compass, affecting the built-in autopilot performance and potentially leading to personal injury or property damage. -
Page 4: Connection Considerations
Connection Considerations When making the wiring connections, observe the following considerations. • You must connect the trolling motor to a 24 or 36 Vdc battery bank capable of supplying 60 A continuously. • You must connect to the power source through a circuit breaker rated for continuous 60 A (not included). •... - Page 5 7 Place the mount base on the boat deck on top of the safety strap, aligning the holes on the mount with the mounting holes. 8 Secure the mount to the deck using the included bolts , washers , and locking nuts 9 Tighten the nuts to 10.85 N m (8 lbf-ft.).
- Page 6 3 Make sure that the bushings are installed in the lower holes on the steering servo housing. If the bushings were removed, you can re-insert them from the inside out. 4 Holding the pull cable up, place the steering servo housing onto the lower link of the mount, aligning the lower holes on the housing with the holes on the link.
- Page 7 5 While lifting up on the steering servo housing, push the pivot pin through the housing and the link to hold it in place. NOTICE Do not hit the pin with a hammer or other object. Do not drill or modify the holes. Although it is a snug fit, the pin slides in completely when pushed by hand.
- Page 8 3 Align the single hole on the base of the gas spring with the safety rod, and press down. The screw holes on the base should align with the holes on the bottom of the mount. 4 Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, secure the base of the gas spring to the lower link of the mount using the included screws Keep the remaining screws in the parts bag.
- Page 9 5 Push the pin through the holes on the upper link of the mount and the steering servo housing. 6 Using a 4 mm hex bit or hex wrench, secure the pin using the screws and washers on both sides. NOTE: To properly secure the pin, you should use two hex bits or wrenches so the pin does not rotate as you tighten the screws.
- Page 10 Connecting the Motor to the Display Panel NOTICE You must connect the cable from the steering servo to the display panel before proceeding further with the installation. If you do not make this connection now, the unsecured cable may damage the display panel when moving the mount.
- Page 11 Installing the Handle on the Pull Cable Label identifying the parts bag required for this procedure: CAUTION You must install the included R-pin in the handle. Using an inadequate R-pin in the handle may cause a failure of the handle potentially leading to personal injury. 1 Insert the pull cable through the handle.
- Page 12 Routing the Power and Transducer Cables Through the Mount Label identifying the parts bag required for this procedure: NOTICE To avoid damaging the power and transducer cables when deploying and stowing the trolling motor and to avoid interference with the GPS and heading sensors in the motor, you must route the cables through the right (starboard) side of the mount and secure them using the included hardware.
- Page 13 5 Using the pull cable, carefully lift the motor from the deployed position to the stowed position. CAUTION Because only one of the lift-assist gas springs is secured at this point in the installation, you must use caution when lifting the motor to the stowed position. The weight of the motor may cause the mount to move quickly and pinch or crush hands or fingers.
- Page 14 Securing the Lower Gas Spring Label identifying the parts bag required for this procedure: NOTE: This procedure uses the rest of the hardware in the parts bag that you used when installing the upper gas spring. 1 If necessary, transition the trolling motor from the deployed to the stowed position. If the gas spring is positioned on the other side of the mount after you stowed the motor, you may need to lift up the mount and flip over the gas spring so you can secure it to the mount.
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Page 15: Installing The Propeller
Installing the Propeller The parts bag containing the hardware needed for this procedure is included in the box with the high efficiency propeller and does not have a label. This product is packaged with a high efficiency propeller and a weedless propeller. You should choose the propeller that best suits your fishing. - Page 16 4 AWG (25 mm 4.6 to 9.1 m (20 to 30 ft.) 6 AWG (16 mm 2 AWG (35 mm Connecting the Transducer to a Chartplotter The built-in 12-pin transducer is compatible with select Garmin chartplotter models. Go to garmin.com ® contact your Garmin dealer for more information.
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Page 17: Stabilizer Installation
Force Pro Trolling Motor Quick Start Manual. Remote Control Installation The remote control connects to the trolling motor wirelessly and is paired at the factory. Operation instructions are included in the Force Pro Trolling Motor Quick Start Manual. - Page 18 If you use or transport the motor in dry, dusty environments (traveling on gravel roads, for example) you should perform these tasks more often during the season. For detailed procedures and information on service and replacement parts, download the Force Pro Trolling Motor Maintenance Manual from garmin.com/manuals/force_pro_trolling_motor.
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Page 19: Motor Information
Motor Information Stowed Dimensions Item 50 in. Model 57 in. Model 1575 mm (62.00 in.) min. 1750 mm (68.90 in.) min. 1825 mm (71.85 in.) max. 2090 mm (82.28 in.) max. 330 mm (12.99 in.) 345 mm (13.58 in.) Deployed Dimensions Item 50 in. Model 57 in. Model 496 mm (19.52 in.) min. 496 mm (19.52 in.) min. 746 mm (29.37 in.) max. 833 mm (32.80 in.) max. - Page 20 1021 mm (40.20 in.) 421 mm (16.57 in.) 421 mm (16.57 in.) 203 mm (7.99 in.) 203 mm (7.99 in.) Contacting Garmin Support • Go to support.garmin.com for help and information, such as product manuals, frequently asked questions, videos, and customer support. • In the USA, call 913-397-8200 or 1-800-800-1020.
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Page 21: Specifications
Specifications Trolling Motor 50 in. model: 30.25 kg (66.7 lb.) Weight (motor, mount, and cables) 57 in. model: 32.06 kg (70.7 lb.) Weight (stabilizer) 0.54 kg (1.2 lb.) Operating temperature From -5° to 40°C (from 32° to 104°F) Storage temperature From -40° to 85°C (-40° to 185°F) Mount and motor housing: aluminum Material Shaft cap, display panel, and side panels: plastic Motor shaft: fiberglass... - Page 22 Remote Control Dimensions (W×H×D) 152 x 52 x 32 mm (6 x 2 x 1 in.) Weight 109 g (3.8 oz.) without batteries Material Glass-filled nylon Display type Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) Display resolution R240 x 240 pixels Display size (diameter) 30.2 mm (1 in.) Operating temperature From -15°...
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