Establishing a common ground, Wire color code abbreviations, Battery connection – MotorGuide Tour Series User Manual

Page 17: Product installation, Caution

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PRODUCT INSTALLATION

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Establishing A Common Ground

Connect the trolling motor and main engine accessories to the

same negative ground terminal. A common ground connection

increases sonar sensitivity and improves the sonar display. Not

establishing a common ground may cause severe corrosion or

electrolysis.

Wire Color Code Abbreviations

Wire Color Abbreviations

BLK

Black

BLU

Blue

BRN

Brown

GRY

Gray

GRN

Green

ORN or ORG

Orange

PNK

Pink

PPL or PUR

Purple

RED

Red

TAN

Tan

WHT

White

YEL

Yellow

LT or LIT

Light

DK or DRK

Dark

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

50 Amp Manual Reset Circuit Breaker

MM5870

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