MotorGuide VariMAX - Manual (Page 45)

CUSTOM APPLICATIONS
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Repositioning the Top Housing
VariMAX transom mount motors are configured at the factory for use
on the transom. The VariMAX motor head can be reversed (eight head
positions are available) to fit any application including bow, backtroller,
or sideways pulling applications. The BluVis lights can also be reversed
to keep the intuitive push‑pull feel and control consistent. If you have a
VariMAX bow mount or pontoon mount motor, it is already configured
for bow mount applications.
IMPORTANT: While configuring the top housing to a new position,
toggle the position switch for the appropriate mount application. Refer
to Setting the Direction Control Switch.
1. Ensure the battery cables are disconnected from the power source.
2. Loosen the top housing retaining bolt with a 5 mm diameter Allen
wrench. Do not fully remove the retaining bolt.
IMPORTANT: Do not fully remove the top housing retaining bolt or the
retaining nut may fall out. Do not raise the top housing off of the column.
Removing the top housing may disconnect the motor control wires. If
the wires disconnect, refer to Motor Control Wiring for wire orientation.
a - Allen wrench
3. Raise the top housing until the height pin disengages.
a - Height pin
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