Newport X-32lb, X-40lb, X-36lb, X-46lb, X-55lb Owner's Manual

ELECTRIC TROLLING MOTOR

X-SERIES

Owner’s Manual

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Please read and retain this manual before using this product.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS! #$$%$&!'%%()*$(!+%,!-./0+.-1!

GENERAL INFORMATION! 3!

SPECIFICATIONS! 3!

WIRING AND BATTERY RECOMMENDATIONS! 3!

Battery Type! 3!
Circuit Protection! 3!
Cable Size! 3!

SAFETY INFORMATION! 4!

FIRST TIME RUNNING! 4!

MOTOR USAGE! 5!

Battery Connection Method (12 Volt only)! 5!
Battery Connection Method (24 Volt only)! 5!
How to Control the Motor! 6!
Adjust the Angle of Handle! 7!

TRANSOM MOUNT INSTALLATION! 7!

HOW TO REPLACE THE PROPELLER! 8!

DAILY MAINTAINANCE! 9!

TROUBLE SHOOTING! 9!

Loss of Power! 9!
Motor Makes Excessive Noise or Vibration! 9!
Motor Fails To Run! 10!
Motor Loses One or More Speeds! 10!

FUNCTION OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER! 11!

WARRANTY! 12!

LIABILITY FREE CLAUSE! 12!

Declaration!of!Conformity!for!Recreational!Craft! 12!

PARTS LIST! 13!

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Thank you for purchasing our product and we wish that you enjoy it.

NEWPORT trolling motors are designed and developed by professional engineers and have been continually

developed over a number of years. There are a wide range of NEWPORT outboard motors, from 32lbs through

to 86lbs to suit every customer’s requirements and application.

Please read and retain this manual before using this electrical motor. This manual contains information that

describes the procedure for safe operation and daily maintenance of your electrical motor. Safe operation will

prevent personal injury and product damage.

SPECIFICATIONS

ITEMS-NO.

THRUST IN LBS

THRUST IN KG

INPUT

INPUT POWER

MAX SPEED*

WEIGHT IN KG

X-32lb

32

14.5

12V, 26A

312W

5 KM/H

X-36lb

36

16.3

12V, 29A

348W

6.5 KM/H

X-40lb

40

18.1

12V, 34A

408W

7.8 KM/H

X-46lb

46

20.9

12V, 40A

480W

9.5 KM/H

X-55lb

55

25.0

12V, 52A

624W

14.5 KM/H

X-62lb

62

28.2

12V, 58A

696W

18 KM/H

X-86lb

86

37.2

24V, 48A

1152W

16 KM/H

* Since speed depends on many factors, such as loading, water condition, hull type and wind speed etc., it would be difficult to give an

accurate speed rating, we give the speed for reference purposes: Boat size, 7.5ft\ Loading, 200 lbs \ Quiet water.

WIRING AND BATTERY RECOMMENDATIONS

Battery Type

Recommended battery(s): 12-volt Deep Cycle battery or Marine battery, battery should have at least 50-ampere

hour rating or higher. To extend running time either a larger capacity or an additional battery can be used. See

section on battery connection method. NOTE: 86lbs model requires a 24-volt battery

Circuit Protection

It is recommended to install a 50 amp manual reset circuit breaker in the electric outboard motor leads within

1.8m (72 Inches) of the battery(s).

Cable Size

If extending the standard battery cable supplied with the product, NEWPORT recommends the use of 13mm

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wires (6-gauge wire, AWG).

Batteries contain sulfuric acid, which can cause severe burns. Avoid contact with skin,

eyes and clothing. The battery also produces hydrogen and oxygen gases when being

charged. This potentially explosive mixture escapes through the fill vent cell caps and may

form an explosive atmosphere around the battery for several hours after it has been

charged. Electrical arcing or flames can ignite the gas and cause an explosion, which may

shatter the battery and could cause blindness or other serious injury.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Do not allow children to operate the electric outboard motor.

Do not modify the unit in any way or add accessories not intended for this product.

Never fully submerse the unit, if unit is accidentally submersed disconnect battery and leave to dry.

To prevent accidental damage of the fiberglass shaft, do not over tighten the mounting bracket.
Only use this product between the temperatures of -4F to +113F (-20C to +45C).

User(s) should always wear approved Life Jackets.

FIRST TIME RUNNING

1. Place Electric Outboard onto the back of the vessel in the Stow away position.

2. Loosely tighten Transom Mounting Screws till they grip the Transom Mount.

3. Press the Tilt Lever and slowly let the motor enter the water.

4. Use the Depth Adjuster Collar to adjust the height of motor (Recommend running depth between 6 inches and
12 inches below the waterline).

5. When you are satisfied that the motor is at a safe depth and isn’t too close or in danger of hitting the bottom
of the lake, river or other water ways you may proceed to tighten the Transom Mounting Screws.

6. Once this is done it should be safe to connect the battery to the motor. Ensure that the twist grip is in the
neutral position and that the nuts are tight on the terminals to prevent a poor connection.

7. Select the desired speed and direction using twist grip on the tiller arm.

8. Do not go from full forward speed to full reverse speed without letting the propeller stop turning first or

motor damage may occur.

Be sure all switches are in the OFF position before connecting to battery or batteries.

Electrical arcing near the battery could ignite hydrogen gas and cause the battery to

explode.

Always disconnect power from the motor when replacing propeller, removing debris

around the propeller, charging batteries, transporting boat or when the motor is not in use.