Minn Kota TRAXXIS 55 [11/56] Automatic jump start systems and selector switches

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CONNECTING THE BATTERIES

Automatic jump start systems and selector switches tie the negatives of the connected batteries together. Connecting these systems to the

“High Side” Battery or “Middle” Battery in the diagrams below and will cause significant damage to your trolling motor and electronics.

The only trolling motor battery that is safe to connect to one of these systems is the “Low Side” Battery.

The negative (-) connection must be connected to the negative terminal of the same battery that the trolling motor negative lead connects

to. In the diagrams below this battery is labeled “Low Side” Battery. Connecting to any other trolling motor battery will input positive

voltage into the “ground” of that accessory, which can cause excess corrosion. Any damage caused by incorrect connections between

3. Connect negative ( – ) black lead to negative ( – ) battery terminal.

WARNING

For safety reasons do not switch the motor on until the propeller is in the water. If installing a leadwire plug, observe proper polarity

and follow instructions in your boat owner’s manual.