Garmin 03433 Users Manual

FORCE™ TROLLING MOTOR

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Quick Start Manual

Getting Started

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WARNING

Do not run the motor when the propeller is out of the water. Contact with the rotating propeller may result in severe injury.

Do not use the motor in areas where you or other people in the water may come into contact with the rotating propeller.

Always disconnect the motor from the battery before cleaning or servicing the propeller to avoid injury.

You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. The autopilot features on the trolling motor are tools that enhance your capability to operate your boat. They do not relieve you of the responsibility of safely operating your boat. Avoid navigational hazards and never leave the motor controls unattended.

Learn to operate the autopilot features on calm and hazard-free open water.

Use caution when using operating the trolling motor near hazards in the water, such as trees, shallow rocks, docks, pilings, and other boats.

CAUTION

When using the autopilot features, be prepared for sudden stops, acceleration, and turns.

When stowing or deploying the motor, be aware of the risk of entrapment or pinching from moving parts, which can result in injury.

When stowing or deploying the motor, be aware of slick surfaces around the motor. Slipping when stowing or deploying the motor may result in injury.

Installing Batteries

The remote control operates using two AA batteries (not included). Use lithium batteries for best results.

Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the

cover. Insert two AA batteries, observing polarity.

Deploying the Motor from the Stowed Position

Disengage the safety strap.

Pull the pull-cable back until it stops to release the latch, and

continue to hold it tight. Lift the motor up and forward using the pull-cable, then lower

it slowly into the deployed position. If necessary, push down on the mount arm to lock the motor

in the deployed position.

Adjusting the Depth of the Trolling Motor

Move the motor so that it stops halfway between the stowed

and deployed positions. Loosen the collar at the base of the steering system housing.

Raise or lower the depth of the trolling motor.

Tighten the collar at the base of the steering system housing.

Select an action:

• If you are deploying the trolling motor, move the motor to the fully deployed position to check the depth.

• If you are stowing the trolling motor, move the motor to the stowed position to check the depth.

Repeat this procedure if necessary to set the correct depth

for the deployed or stowed position.

Stowing the Motor from the Deployed Position

Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise.

Attaching a Lanyard

Starting from the back of the remote control, insert the loop of

the lanyard through the slot.

Thread the other end of the lanyard through the loop, and

pull it tight. If necessary, place the lanyard around your neck or wrist to

tether it during use.

NOTICE

You must allow the motor to stop rotating completely before moving it to the stowed position. If the motor is rotating when you move it to the stowed position, it may damage the steering system.

Pull the pull-cable up until it stops to release the latch, and

continue to hold it tight. Lift the pull-cable up and backward to lift and lower the motor

slowly into the stowed position.

NOTE:

so it rests correctly on the mount base in the stowed position ( adjusted too shallow, it may press on the gas spring. If it is adjusted too deep, it may hang off the end of the mount base.

If necessary, push down on the steering system housing to

lock it in the stowed position. Secure the safety strap (Securing the Safety Strap,

page 2)

Securing the Safety Strap

The safety strap holds the motor securely to the base in the stowed position and prevents unintended deployment.

With the motor in the stowed position, lift the long end of the

strap over the top of the motor.

You may need to adjust the depth of the trolling motor

Adjusting the Depth of the Trolling Motor, page 2). If it is

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Feed the end of the strap through the buckle on the other

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end of the strap. Pull the strap through the buckle until it holds the motor

securely to the mount. Pull the strap away from the buckle, and push down to fasten

it to the other side of the strap.

Updating the Software

You should update the trolling motor software for the best performance.

Use the ActiveCaptain® app on your compatible smartphone to download and install software updates on the trolling motor.

See the online owner's manual for more information (Downloading the Manuals from the Web,

page 6).

Power Hold to turn the motor off.

NOTE:

By default, the trolling motor turns on automatically when it receives power. It is not necessary to push this button to turn it on.

When the propeller is turning, press to stop the propeller.

Press three times to enter pairing mode.

Propeller status

Heading hold status

Anchor lock status

Status Indicator

The LED indicates the motor status.

Green Normal operation

Red Solid: system booting

Blinking: system error

Blue Pairing mode

Yellow Recovery mode (for software updates and recovery

procedures)

Illuminates when the propeller is enabled.

Illuminates when heading hold is enabled.

Illuminates when anchor lock is enabled. Anchor lock uses the trolling motor to hold your position.

Remote Control Keys

Operation

You can use the remote control, the foot pedal, a compatible Garmin® chartplotter, or any combination of these devices to operate the trolling motor.

NOTE: Some features available when using the remote control and chartplotter are not available when using the foot pedal only.

Trolling Motor Display Panel

The display panel on the trolling motor mount shows important information at a glance.

Speed Shows the motor speed level.

Trolling motor battery status

GPS signal status

Motor status Shows the status of the trolling motor (Status

Green: the motor battery power is good. Yellow: the motor battery power is low. Red: the motor battery power is critically low.

Green: the motor has acquired a GPS position. Yellow: the motor has a poor GPS signal. Red: the motor does not have a GPS signal.

Indicator

, page 3).

Key Description

Hold to turn the remote control on and off.

Press to enable and hold the cruise control at the current speed over ground (SOG).

Press to disable the cruise control and return to manual speed control.

If the propeller is enabled, press to set the it to full speed. If the propeller is disabled, press to enable the propeller

and set it to full speed. Press again to return to the previous speed and propeller

state.

Press for manual control. Hold to steer using gestures (Using Gesture Controls to

, page 5).

Steer

Press to enable and disable the propeller.

Press to navigate the menu. When in the menu, press to select a menu item, and

press to go back. When in anchor lock, press to jog the anchor lock position

forward, backward, left, or right. When in heading hold or manual control, press and for

single-degree step turns, or hold for steering in five-degree increments.

Press and for incremental speed changes, or hold for continuous speed changes.

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