MotorGuide X3-40 - Manual (Page 24)

TROLLING MOTOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
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2. To reduce the steering tension, turn the steering tension collar
counterclockwise.
a - Steering tension collar
Adjusting the Motor Depth
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CAUTION
Avoid possible serious injury from dropping the motor when adjusting the motor
depth. Firmly grasp the motor shaft with one hand when raising or lowering the
motor.
HAND-OPERATED MODELS
Adjust the depth of the motor to improve trolling motor performance in various water
depths.
IMPORTANT: When adjusting the motor depth, ensure that the propeller blades are
fully submerged 15–30 cm (6–12 in.) below the water surface to avoid ventilation.
1. Firmly grasp the column with one hand while holding the depth adjustment
collar.
2. Loosen the depth adjustment collar until the motor column slides freely.
3. Raise or lower the motor column until the propeller blades are submerged
15–30 cm (6–12 in.) below the water surface, then tighten the collar.
a - Depth adjustment collar
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