Mercury MotorGuide VariMAX Bedienungsanleitung

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Thank You

Thank you for choosing MotorGuide® VariMAX™. With VariMAX,

MotorGuide capitalized on many years of experience to provide

you with a motor designed to deliver Digital Variable Speed Control

and maximum time on the water.

We designed VariMAX with a BluVis™ Function Display to show

precise speed setting and battery voltage so you are always in

control. The VariMAX Digital Advantage lets you dial in the exact

speed for your boat to match the fishing conditions of the day while

providing significantly longer run times on your battery charge.

The VariMAX motor and its controls are designed to be very

intuitive. You will need to properly install the handle, so please take

the time to read this manual. Remember to keep your receipt and

immediately register your trolling motor. A warranty card is

enclosed or you can complete registration on the internet at

www.motorguide.com.

At MotorGuide, we believe there are some things you should Never

Stop doing.

NEVER STOP LEARNING, NEVER STOP IMPROVING,

AND NEVER, EVER STOP FISHING.

Warranty Message

The product you purchased comes with a Limited Warranty from

MotorGuide. The terms of the policy are set forth in the Warranty

Information section of this manual. The policy statement contains

a description of the duration of coverage, important disclaimers

and limitations of damages, and other related information.

Please review this important information.

The description and specifications contained herein were in effect

at the time this manual was approved for printing. MotorGuide,

whose policy is one of continued improvement, reserves the right

to discontinue models at any time, to change specifications,

designs, methods, or procedures without notice and without

incurring obligation.

MotorGuide, Lowell, Michigan U.S.A.

Litho in U.S.A.

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or in part without permission is prohibited.

VariMAX and BluVis are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation.

Mercury, Mercury Marine, MerCruiser, Mercury MerCruiser, Mercury

Racing, MotorGuide, Gator, Machete, Mercury Precision Parts,

Mercury Propellers, Mariner, Quicksilver, #1 On The Water, Alpha,

Bravo, Bravo Two, Pro Max, OptiMax, Sport‑Jet, K‑Planes,

MerCathode, SmartCraft, Total Command, VesselView, Zero Effort,

Zeus, M with Waves logo, Mercury with Waves logo, and SmartCraft

logo are all registered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Mercury

Product Protection logo is a registered service mark of Brunswick

Corporation.

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Warranty Information

MotorGuide Limited Warranty..............................................................1

General Information

Recording Serial Number....................................................................4

Boater's Responsibilities.....................................................................5

Protecting People in the Water............................................................5

Passenger Safety Message.................................................................6

Safe Boating Suggestions...................................................................6

Product Overview and Assembly

Component Identification.....................................................................8

Attaching the Handle...........................................................................9

Extending and Retracting the Handle................................................12

Installing the Propeller.......................................................................13

Wiring and Battery Information

Battery Precautions...........................................................................15

Standard Practices and Procedures..................................................15

Battery Recommendations................................................................15

BluVis Battery Voltage Indicator........................................................16

Single, Parallel, and Series Circuit Battery Connection.....................17

Mount Installation

Transom Mount Installation...............................................................21

Pontoon Mount Installation................................................................21

Gator 20.8 Breakaway Installation.....................................................22

Gator Flex 360...................................................................................24

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Operation

Installing the Motor into the Bow Mount............................................27

Removing the Motor from the Bow Mount.........................................27

Stowing the Trolling Motor.................................................................27

Deploying the Trolling Motor..............................................................29

Adjusting the Steering Tension..........................................................31

Adjusting the Motor Depth.................................................................31

Speed Control....................................................................................32

Direction Control................................................................................33

Maintenance and Storage

Trolling Motor Care............................................................................37

Inspection and Maintenance Schedule.............................................37

Storage Preparation..........................................................................38

Battery Inspection..............................................................................38

Propeller Replacement......................................................................39

Custom Applications

Repositioning the Top Housing.........................................................41

Setting the Direction Control Switch..................................................42

Motor Control Wiring..........................................................................46

Owner Service Assistance

Troubleshooting.................................................................................47

Service Assistance............................................................................48

Mercury Marine Service Offices........................................................48

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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MotorGuide Limited Warranty

KEEP YOUR ORIGINAL PURCHASE RECEIPT OR BILL OF SALE.

1. For recreational use customers, MotorGuide electric trolling motors

are warranted to the original retail purchaser to be free from defects

in material or workmanship for two (2) years.

2. To obtain warranty service, the purchaser should deliver or return

the unit (postage prepaid and insured) to any MotorGuide

authorized service dealer. DO NOT RETURN TO PLACE OF

PURCHASE unless they are an authorized service center.

Products returned by mail should be carefully packaged and

include a note describing the nature of the problem and/or service

requested, customer address and phone number. A copy of the

receipt, Bill of Sale, registration verification, or other proof of

purchase is required with the return of the product for warranty

consideration. Warranty claims will not be accepted without

presentation of purchase receipt for trolling motor, other verification

of registration, or bill of sale for boat package.

3. MotorGuide, at its discretion, will repair or replace items covered

under the terms of this warranty. Neither MotorGuide nor

MotorGuide service dealers are responsible for damages to

MotorGuide products due to repairs performed by anyone other

than an authorized MotorGuide service dealer. Neither MotorGuide

nor Mercury Marine is responsible for failure or damage caused by

improper installation, set‑up, preparation, or previous service or

repair errors.

4. For commercial use and government use customers, MotorGuide

electric trolling motors are warranted to the original retail purchaser

to be free from defects in material or workmanship for one (1) year.

Commercial use is defined as any work or employment‑related use

of the product, or any use of the product which generates income,

for any part of the warranty period, even if the product is only

occasionally used for such purpose such as rental fleets, guides,

fish camps, or similar operations. Warranty is not transferable to

any subsequent purchaser. The Mercury Product Protection plan

is not available to commercial use or government use customers.

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5. Warranty coverage is available to customers that purchase from

an authorized dealer or retailer that is authorized by MotorGuide

Marine to distribute the product in the country in which the sale

occurred. Warranty coverage and duration varies by the country in

which the owner resides. This warranty applies to MotorGuide

trolling motors sold and used in the United States. This limited

warranty begins on the date the product is first sold to a purchaser

or the date on which the product is first put into service, whichever

occurs first. MotorGuide accessories are covered by this limited

warranty for a coverage period of one (1) year from the date of retail

sale. The repair or replacement of parts, or the performance of

service under this warranty, does not extend the life of this warranty

beyond its original expiration date. Promotional warranties are not

included in this statement and coverage may vary by promotion.

Product either sold or put into service more than six years from date

of manufacture is excluded from warranty coverage.

6. This warranty does not apply to normal worn parts, for example,

worn cables, adjustments, or product damage due to; 1) neglect,

lack of maintenance, accident, abnormal operation, or improper

installation or service; 2) abuse, such as, bent metal columns, bent

armature shafts, broken control cables, etc., accidents,

modifications, misuse, excessive wear or damage caused by an

owner’s failure to provide reasonable and necessary installation or

care; 3) use of an accessory or part not manufactured by

MotorGuide or Mercury; 4) alteration or removal of parts; 5)

opening the lower unit (motor) by anyone other than an authorized

MotorGuide service center will void this warranty.

7. We reserve the right to improve the design of any trolling motor

without assuming any obligation to modify any trolling motor

previously manufactured.

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8. All serialized "Service‑Repair" trolling motors receive a one (1) year

warranty. Non‑serialized "Service‑Repair" electric trolling motors

are NOT warranted. "Service‑Repair" motor denotes a trolling

motor sold by MotorGuide that may be used, but has been

inspected and may have had minor repairs. Original retail

purchaser of a "Service‑Repair" motor is the first purchaser of the

motor after it is denoted as "Service‑Repair." "Service‑Repair"

motors have a blue sticker on the battery cable and box denoting

"Manufacturer Certified Service‑Repair Motor."

9. This warranty will not apply to 1) haul‑out, launch, towing and

storage, transportation charges and/or travel time, telephone or

rental charges of any type, inconvenience, or loss of time or

income, or other consequential damages; or 2) removal or

replacement of boat partitions or material because of boat design

for necessary access to the Product; or 3) disconnection and

reconnection of hard‑wired trolling motors.

10.TERMINATION OF COVERAGE: Warranty coverage may be

terminated for repossessed product, or product purchased at

auction, from a salvage yard, from a liquidator, from an insurance

company, from unauthorized marine dealers or boatbuilders, or

other third party entities.

11.ALL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE

EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY, WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED FROM

THIS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO

THE LIFE OF THIS WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT

ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY

LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE

LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY

VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

For Your Records:

Model Number _______________________________

Serial Number _______________________________

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Recording Serial Number

Record the serial number for future reference. For warranty purposes,

complete the enclosed warranty card or register your trolling motor at

www.motorguide.com.

TRANSOM MOUNT

The transom mount serial number decal is located underneath the

bottom cover.

a - Serial number

b - Model identification number

c - Voltage

45651

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Boater's Responsibilities

The operator (driver) is responsible for the correct and safe operation

of the boat and safety of its occupants and general public. It is strongly

recommended that each operator (driver) read and understand this

entire manual before operating the trolling motor.

Be sure at least one additional person on board is instructed in the basic

operation of the trolling motor in case the driver is unable to operate the

boat.

Protecting People in the Water

WHILE YOU ARE TROLLING

It is very difficult for a person in the water to take quick action to avoid

a boat heading in their direction, even at slow speeds.

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Always slow down and exercise extreme caution any time you are

boating in an area where there might be people in the water.

WHILE THE BOAT IS STATIONARY

! WARNING

A spinning propeller, a moving boat, or any solid device attached to

the boat can cause serious injury or death to swimmers. Stop the

trolling motor immediately whenever anyone in the water is near your

boat.

Shut off the trolling motor before allowing people to swim or be in the

water near your boat.

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Passenger Safety Message

Whenever the boat is in motion, observe the location of all passengers.

A sudden reduction in boat speed, such as a sharp change of boat

direction, could throw them off the boat.

Safe Boating Suggestions

In order to safely enjoy the waterways, familiarize yourself with local

and other governmental boating regulations and restrictions, and

consider the following suggestions.

Use flotation devices. It is the law to have an approved personal flotation

device of suitable size for each person aboard and have it readily

accessible.

Do not overload your boat. Most boats are rated and certified for

maximum load (weight) capacities, refer to your boat capacity plate. If

in doubt, contact your dealer or the boat's manufacturer.

Perform safety checks and required maintenance. Follow a regular

schedule and ensure all repairs are made properly.

Never be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while boating (it is the

law). Alcohol or drug use impairs your judgment and greatly reduces

your ability to react quickly.

Passenger boarding. Stop the trolling motor whenever passengers are

boarding or unloading.

Be alert. The operator of the boat is responsible by law to maintain a

proper lookout by sight and hearing. The operator must have an

unobstructed view particularly to the front. No passengers, load, or

fishing seats should block the operators view when operating the boat.

Underwater hazards. Reduce speed and proceed with caution

whenever navigating in shallow water.

Tripping hazards. To avoid a trip hazard, route all cables and wiring

neatly and out of the way.

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