MotorGuide VariMAX - Manual (Page 22)

WIRING AND BATTERY INFORMATION
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NOTE: Vessels with multiple batteries, must have a common ground
bonding circuit. Not establishing a common ground between the vessel
batteries, may cause severe corrosion, electrolysis, or an electrical
shock.
a - Power cables to trolling motor
b - 50 amp manual reset circuit breaker
c - Trolling motor battery
d - Engine starting battery
e - Power cables to engine
f - Common ground bond
12 VOLT PARALLEL CIRCUIT 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 a jumper cable between both of the trolling motor battery
positive (+) terminals.
3. Connect a jumper cable between both of the trolling motor battery
negative (–) terminals.
4. Connect the black trolling motor power cable negative lead to the
battery negative (–) terminal.
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