Trolling Motor - Glastron Boats User Manual

vent personal injury, it is very important that only a quali-
fied marine electrician install the plugs.
Voltmeter
The voltmeter indicates the charge remaining in the bat-
tery or batteries selected at the BATTERY selector switch.
If the switch is in the #1 position, it indicates the charge
remaining in Battery 1. In the #2 position, it reads the com-
bined charge available from both batteries.
To charge the batteries, plug a 12/24 volt battery charger
into the charge plug on the panel. Glastron recommends
using a charger with a maximum rating not to exceed 40
amps.
IMPORTANT: When you charge the batteries, do not con-
nect the charger clips directly to the battery posts. Have
your Glastron dealer install the adapter plug directly on the
battery charger cables. Refer to the Trolling Motor section
for more detailed information about battery charging
Engine Tilt Control
The TILT switch has two positions: UP or DOWN. You can
trim the main engine (outboard or inboard/outboard with
stern drive) up from the bow of the boat by toggling the
switch to the UP position. Operating your boat in shallow
water will require trimming the engine up. When you are
using the trolling motor, your boat will be easier to steer
with the engine raised. You can lower the engine from the
bow panel by toggling the switch to the down position.

TROLLING MOTOR

Some models have an electric trolling motor as standard
equipment. This motor, which mounts on the bow of your
boat, is powered by two deep-cycle marine batteries in the
stern. The motor plugs into a receptacle on the bow panel.
The motor has an ON/OFF switch which activates the
motor. A variable speed control allows you to adjust motor
operating speed. The motor also has a forward/reverse
switch to control the direction of travel.
Charging the motor's batteries slowly and frequently keeps
them in top operating condition. A heavy, quick charge
shortens battery life as does allowing batteries to sit after
use without recharging them. The bow panel has a plug-in
receptacle and a toggle switch for charging both batteries
at the same time.
WARNING: During charging, batteries produce gases
which can explode, if ignited. Explosion can shatter a
battery. Acid can cause severe personal injury such as
blindness. Keep flame, spark and smoking materials
away from battery while charging. Charge battery in a
well-ventilated area.
Batteries produce hydrogen and oxygen gases when the
batteries are being charged. These explosive gases escape
through the vent/fill caps and may form an explosive atmos-
phere around the battery if ventilation is poor. This gas may
remain around the battery for several hours after charging.
Sparks or flames can ignite the gas and cause an explosion.
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