Trolling Motor Installation And Operation; Transom Mount Installation; Stowing And Deploying The Trolling Motor - Mercury R3-30 Operation Maintenance Installation Warranty Manual

TROLLING MOTOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

Transom Mount Installation

NOTE: The R3‑30 and R3‑40 fit transoms up to 7.62 cm (3 in.). The R3‑45 and
R3‑55 fit transoms up to 8.9 cm (3.5 in.).
1. Place the trolling motor on the transom of the boat.
IMPORTANT: Overtightening the transom clamp screws can weaken or damage the
mount bracket.
2. Tighten the transom clamp screws securely by hand.
a
a - Transom clamp screw
b - Mount bracket (R3‑45/55 model shown)
c - Mount bracket (R3‑30/40 model shown)

Stowing and Deploying the Trolling Motor

Rotating propellers can cause serious injury or death. Never start or operate the
motor out of water.
STOWING THE MOTOR
Moving parts, such as hinges and pivot points, can cause serious injury. Keep
away from moving parts when stowing, deploying, or tilting the motor.
1. To change the drive angle or tilt the trolling motor:
b
WARNING
!
CAUTION
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c
a
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