MotorGuide VariMAX - Manual (Page 21)

WIRING AND BATTERY INFORMATION
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Single, Parallel, and Series Circuit Battery Connection
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CAUTION
Disconnecting or connecting the battery cables in the incorrect order
can cause injury from electrical shock or can damage the electrical
system. Always disconnect the negative (‑) battery cable first and
connect it last.
Recommended MotorGuide Accessory Description Part Number
6 gauge battery cable and terminals with 50 amp manual reset
circuit breaker
MM309922T
50 amp manual reset circuit breaker MM5870
SINGLE 12 VOLT BATTERY CONNECTION
1. Install a 50 amp manual reset circuit breaker in line with the trolling
motor power cable positive lead and the battery positive (+)
terminal.
2. Connect the black trolling motor power cable negative lead to the
battery negative (–) terminal.
3. Connect a jumper cable (common ground bond) from the trolling
motor battery negative (–) terminal to the engine battery negative
(–) terminal.