MotorGuide Xi5 User Manual

FCC and IC Compliance Statement

Xi5 ASM‑FT PEDAL, INC, WRLS FCC ID ‑ MVU09291
Xi5 ASM‑KEY FOB, TROLLING MOTR FCC ID ‑ MVU09305

ACMA: N2523
IC: 6094A‑09291, 6094A‑09305
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with FCC Rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by MotorGuide could void the

user's authority to operate the equipment.

Thank You

Thank you for purchasing a MotorGuide Xi5 Wireless Trolling Motor.
The Xi5 is designed and engineered to deliver the performance that anglers expect: quiet operation, reliability, and

precise control. We’re confident that the Xi5 will enhance your fishing experience and we appreciate that you chose
MotorGuide.

Please take a moment to register your new Xi5 at motorguide.com—or complete and mail the enclosed Warranty
Registration Card.

Warranty Message

The product you have 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.
© 2013, Mercury Marine
Cradle Lock is a trademark of Brunswick Corporation.
Mercury, Mercury Marine, and MotorGuide are registered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Mercury Product

Protection logo is a registered service mark of Brunswick Corporation.
Eagle and Lowrance are registered trademarks of Navico Inc. Garmin is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd.

Humminbird is a registered trademark of Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. Vexilar is a registered trademark of
Vexilar, Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 - Warranty Information

MotorGuide Two Year Limited Warranty.................................... 2

Section 2 - General Information and Component Identification

Component Identification........................................................... 6

Recording the Serial Number..................................................... 6

Product Registration.................................................................. 7

Boater's Responsibilities............................................................ 7

Protecting People in the Water.................................................. 7

Section 3 - Product Installation, Wiring, and Battery Information

Installing the Trolling Motor...................................................... 10

Recommended Practice and Procedures................................ 12

Battery Recommendations....................................................... 12

Battery Precautions.................................................................. 12

Establishing a Common Ground.............................................. 12

Electrolysis......................................................................... 13

Wire Color Code Abbreviations................................................ 13

Section 4 - Trolling Motor Operation

Status Indicator Light Identification.......................................... 18

Stowing and Deploying the Trolling Motor............................... 18

Stowing the Trolling Motor..................................................18

Deploying the Trolling Motor.............................................. 19

Adjusting the Motor Depth....................................................... 20

Foot Pedal Operation............................................................... 21

Turning the Foot Pedal On or Off....................................... 21

While You Are Trolling..........................................................7

While the Boat Is Stationary................................................. 7

Passenger Safety Message....................................................... 7

Safe Boating Suggestions.......................................................... 7

Battery Connection.................................................................. 13

12‑Volt Battery Connection................................................ 13

24‑Volt Battery Connection................................................ 14

36‑Volt Battery Connection................................................ 14

Activating the Wireless Foot Pedal.......................................... 15

Activating the Handheld Remote............................................. 15

Connecting the Sonar Display to the Trolling Motor................ 16

Direction Control.................................................................21

Speed Control.................................................................... 22

Handheld Remote Operation................................................... 22

Turning the Handheld Remote On or Off........................... 22

Steering.............................................................................. 23

Speed Control.................................................................... 23

Section 5 - Maintenance and Storage

Trolling Motor Care.................................................................. 26

Selecting Replacement Parts............................................. 26

Inspection and Maintenance Schedule.................................... 26

Before Each Use................................................................ 26

After Each Use................................................................... 26

Every 100 Hours of Use or Annually (Whichever Occurs

First)................................................................................... 26

Storage Preparation................................................................. 27

Battery Inspection.................................................................... 27

Propeller Replacement............................................................ 27

Removing the Propeller...................................................... 27

Installing the Propeller........................................................ 28

Section 6 - Owner Service Assistance

Troubleshooting....................................................................... 30

Troubleshooting the Foot Pedal and Handheld Remote.......... 31

Erasing the Receiver's Memory......................................... 31

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Reprogramming the Wireless Foot Pedal or Remote.........31

Foot Pedal Battery Replacement....................................... 31

Handheld Remote Battery Replacement............................ 32

Service Assistance................................................................. 33 Mercury Marine Service Offices............................................. 34

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Section 1 - Warranty Information

Table of Contents

MotorGuide Two Year Limited Warranty................................ 2

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MotorGuide Two Year 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 a period of two years from the date of purchase.

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 the trolling motor, other verification of registration, or bill of
sale for a 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 Attwood 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.

5. MotorGuide Composite Shaft Limited Lifetime Warranty. MotorGuide composite shafts are warranted to the original retail
purchaser to be free of defects in material or workmanship for the lifetime of the original purchaser. MotorGuide will provide
a new composite shaft at no cost for any composite shaft which contains a defect in material or workmanship. The
installation costs are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

6. 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 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.

7. 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 Attwood; 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.

8. We reserve the right to improve the design of any trolling motor without assuming any obligation to modify any trolling
motor previously manufactured.

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

10. 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.

11. 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.

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12. 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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Notes:

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Section 2 - General Information and Component

Identification

Table of Contents

Component Identification........................................................ 6

Recording the Serial Number................................................. 6

Product Registration............................................................... 7

Boater's Responsibilities........................................................ 7

Protecting People in the Water............................................... 7

While You Are Trolling .................................................... 7

While the Boat Is Stationary ........................................... 7

Passenger Safety Message.................................................... 7

Safe Boating Suggestions...................................................... 7

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Component Identification

a - Head
b - Curly cable
c - Stow/deploy release lever
d - Battery cables (hidden)
e - Wireless foot pedal
f - Handheld wireless remote
g - Deck mount
h - Propeller
i - Skeg
j - Lower unit (motor)
k - Depth collar
l - Depth collar knob
m - Composite column
n - Steering transmission

Recording the Serial Number

It is important to record the serial number and model number for future reference. The serial number tags are located on the
trolling motor as shown. Record the serial number and the model number in the space provided in the Warranty Information
section of this manual.

a - Model identification number
b - Serial number

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Product Registration

For warranty purposes, please register your MotorGuide trolling motor by completing the enclosed warranty card or by visiting
www.motorguide.com.

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 difficult for a person in the water to take quick action to avoid a boat heading in their direction, even at slow speeds.

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.

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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Report accidents. Boat operators are required by law to file a Boating Accident Report with their state boating law
enforcement agency when their boat is involved in certain boating accidents. A boating accident must be reported if 1) there is
loss of life or probable loss of life, 2) there is personal injury requiring medical treatment beyond first aid, 3) there is damage to
boats or other property where the damage value exceeds $500.00 or 4) there is complete loss of the boat. Seek further
assistance from local law enforcement.

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