Newport X Series User manual

X SERIES
TROLLING MOTOR
OWNER’S MANUAL
X SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL

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The leading innovator of next-generation
electric small boat motors, Newport, has
delivered unrivaled experiences on the
water for more than a decade.
As passionate, lifelong members of the
angling community, we are committed
to a cleaner, simpler future and a better
fishing experience for everyone.
Newport’s pioneering technology
redefines electric power to reduce the
hassle, cost and harmful impact on our
environment associated with traditional
gas-fueled motors.
At Newport™, the way forward is electric.
Visit www.newportvessels.com.
Leading Innovator of
NEXT-GENERATION ELECTRIC
Small Boat Motors
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CONTENTS
1General Information 4
1.1 Find Your Serial Number 4
2Specifications 4
3Wiring and Battery Recommendations 5
3.1 Battery Type 5
3.2 Circuit Protection 5
3.3 Cable Size 5
4Safety Information 5
5First-Time Running 6
6 Transom Mount Usage 6
7 Battery Meter Operation 7
8Motor Operation 8
8.1 Battery Connection Method (12 Volt Only) 8
8.1.1 Connection With One Battery (12V DC) 8
8.1.2 Connection With Two Batteries in Parallel 8
8.2 How to Control The Motor 9
8.2.1 On/O Speed Control 9
8.2.2 Adjust Handle Position 9
8.2.3 Adjusting Motor Depth 9
8.2.4 Adjusting Steering Tension 9
8.2.5 Raising The Motor 9
8.2.6 Lowering The Motor 10
9How to Replace the Propeller 10
10 Daily Maintenance 11
11 Troubleshooting 11
11.1 Loss of Power 11
11.2 Motor Makes Excessive Noise or Vibration 12
11.3 Motor Fails to Run 12
11.4 Motor Loses One of More Speeds 12
12 About Circuit Breaker 13
12.1 Function of the circuit breaker 14
Declaration of Conformity for Recreational Craftz 15
Customer Support 15
Parts Schematic 16
Please read and retain this manual before using product

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Thank you for purchasing X Series Trolling Motor. We hope that you
enjoy it!
Newport trolling motors are designed and developed by professional
engineers, and the design is continually honed and improved. There
are a wide range of Newport outboard motors, from 36lbs to 86lbs, to
suit every customer’s requirements and uses.
Please read and retain this manual before using this electric motor.
This manual contains information that describes the procedure for
safe operation and daily maintenance of your electric motor. Safe
operation will prevent personal injury and damage to the product.
1.1 FIND YOUR SERIAL NUMBER
2SPECIFICATIONS
Item
No.
Thrust
(LBS)
Thrust
(KG) Input Input Power
X-40 40 18.1 12V, 34A 408W
X-55 55 25.0 12V, 52A 624W
CAUTION: Since speed depends on many factors, such as loading, water condition,
hull type, wind speed, etc., it is dicult to give accurate speed ratings. Instead refer to
the thrust and power ratings provided above.
3WIRING AND BATTERY RECOMMENDATIONS
3.1 BATTERY TYPE
Recommended battery(s): 12-volt Deep Cycle battery or Marine
battery. To extend running time, either a larger capacity or an
additional battery can be used. See section on battery connection
method.
3.2 CIRCUIT PROTECTION
It is recommended to install a manual reset circuit breaker in
the electric outboard motor leads within 72 Inches (1.8m) of the
battery(s).
3.3 CABLE SIZE
If extending the standard battery cable supplied with the product,
Newport recommends the use of 8-gauge wire (13mm2 wire).
WARNING: Be sure all switches are in the OFF position before connecting to
battery or batteries. Electrical arcing near the battery could cause an explosion. The
battery produces hydrogen and oxygen gases while charging. 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.
WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid, which can cause severe burns. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
4SAFETY 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 to the fiberglass shaft, do not over
tighten the mounting bracket.
•Only use this product between the temperatures -4F° to +113F°
(-20°C to +45°C).
•User(s) should always wear approved life jackets.
WARNING: Always disconnect power from the motor when replacing propeller,
removing debris around the prop, charging batteries, transporting boat, or when the
motor is not in use.

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5FIRST TIME RUNNING
1. Place the Electric Outboard onto the back of the vessel in the
stow-away position.
2. Loosely tighten the Transom Mounting Screws until 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 the motor.
Recommended running depth is between 6in to 12in (15cm to
30cm) 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 waterway, you
may proceed to tighten the Transom Mounting Screws.
6. Once this is done, connecting the battery to the motor should be
safe. Ensure that the twist grip is in the neutral position and the
nuts are tight on the terminals to prevent a poor connection.
7. Select the desired speed and direction using the 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.
6 TRANSOM MOUNT USAGE
1. Tilt Position Lever
2. Steering
Tension
Adjustment
4. Transom
Mount Screw
3. Depth
Adjustment
Collar
WARNING: Before the installation, make sure the area between column
and bracket is clear.
1. Tilt Position Lever - This lever allows the user to adjust the tilt
(angle) of the motor. Push tilt position lever, adjust tilt of motor,
release lever.
2. Steering Tension Adjustment - To adjust the steering resistance,
simply tighten or loosen the tension knob located on front of the
mount.
3. Depth Adjustment Collar - The depth of the motor can be
adjusted up and down by loosening the depth collar tension knob
located on the column directly above the mount. The column can
be adjusted and the motor can be positioned at the desired depth
by re-tightening the tension knob.
4. Transom Screws - The transom clamp screws allow for easy motor
removal and installation. Mount your motor on the transom then
tighten the transom clamp screws securely.
7 BATTERY METER READING
When the motor is connected to the battery, the battery meter will
light up to indicate the amount of power left in the battery. There are
10 LED lights on the top cover, when nine (9) blue LED’s are out, the
meter is indicating that the input voltage is less than 9.5V (normal
voltage draw, 12V). It is advised to disconnect the motor from the
battery to prevent damage to the battery and recharge.
It is important to pay attention to the remaining power of the battery,
make sure to reserve enough battery power that you can travel back
with motor.
CAUTION: This battery voltage meter is only designed for 12V deep cycle battery
power supply system (24V for the 86lbs motor), not for lithium battery system. You
cannot trust the reading if the motor is powered by the lithium battery.

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8MOTOR OPERATION
This product does not include batteries; please choose a battery
with 12V (24V for 86LBS motor) output to fit this motor. The
recommended type of battery is a deep cycle battery or marine
battery, as they will last much longer and are specifically designed for
this application.
8.1 BATTERY CONNECTION METHOD (12 VOLT ONLY)
8.1.1 CONNECTION WITH ONE BATTERY (12V DC)
The red wire should connect to positive; the black wire should
connect to negative. (It is recommended to install circuit breaker on
the positive wire.)
8.1.2 CONNECTION WITH TWO BATTERIES IN PARALLEL (12V DC)
The red wire should connect to positive; the black wire should
connect to negative. (It is recommended to install circuit breaker on
the positive wire.)
8.2 HOW TO CONTROL THE MOTOR
8.2.1 ON/OFF SPEED CONTROL
Rotate handle clockwise to obtain any of the 5 forward speeds.
Rotate handle counter clockwise for any of the 3 reverse speeds. To
stop the motor from running, position the handle matching the arrow
marker on level 0.
8.2.2 ADJUST HANDLE POSITION
To adjust the position of the handle, loosen the rotating tension
adjusting knob, adjust to desired position, and then re-tighten.
Tighten the rotating tension adjusting knob to preferred level of
resistance, or all the way to lock the handle.
8.2.3 ADJUSTING MOTOR DEPTH
Position the depth adjustment collar so the propeller blades are
submerged 6in - 12in (15cm - 30cm) below the surface of the water.
8.2.4 ADJUSTING STEERING TENSION
Tighten or loosen the steering tension adjusting knob to increase or
decrease the steering tension. You can also lock the motor direction
by tightening the steering tension adjusting knob firmly.
8.2.5 RAISING THE MOTOR
It is recommended to disconnect the battery before carrying out this
procedure to prevent accidental running of the motor. To raise the
motor out of the water push and hold the tilt lever and with the other

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hand push down on the end of the handle to bring the motor up and
out of the water. Then release the tilt lever to lock in place.
8.2.6 LOWERING THE MOTOR
It is recommended to disconnect the battery before carrying out this
procedure to prevent accidental running of the motor. Press the tilt
lever, while with the other hand; hold onto the end of the handle to
steady the motor into the water. Once lowered release the tilt lever to
lock into position.
WARNING: Remember to wash the motor with fresh water after being used in salt
water, as it can greatly reduce the possibility of corrosion.
9HOW TO REPLACE THE PROPELLER
WARNING: Make sure that the motor has been disconnected from batteries before
handling the propeller.
Hold the propeller blade and loosen the propeller nut using the prop
spanner supplied or a set of needle nose pliers. Remove the propeller
nut. Pull the propeller straight o. If prop is stuck, grasp one blade
with one hand and tap on the backside of the opposite blade lightly
with a rubber mallet, until the propeller comes o. If the propeller
pin is bent, replace it. Align the new propeller with the propeller pin.
Reinstall the propeller nut and tighten firmly by hand, then tighten
with spanner another 1/4 turn.
WARNING: Do not strike bent prop pin with hammer to remove pin. Damage to
motor armature may occur that would not be covered by warranty.
10 DAILY MAINTENANCE
1. Check behind the propeller after each day for weeds, fishing line
or other debris that may get wrapped behind the propeller.
2. Lubricate all the pivot points with a non-aerosol lubricant.
Never use an aerosol lubricant as many types contain harmful
propellants that can cause damage to various parts of your
electric motor.
3. Check tightness of the battery lead connections.
4. Visually check condition of main battery cables.
5. Inspect for loose or corroded wiring connections.
6. Always thoroughly rinse your electric outboard motor with fresh
water after every use in salt water. Only rinse the areas that have
been in contact with salt water, avoid getting the top cover wet
as this may damage the circuitry inside.
7. Inspect tightness of all nuts, bolts and screws.
8. Recharge batteries after each use. Follow the battery
manufacturer’s recommendations for battery maintenance.
9. During freezing temperatures, when your electric motor is not
being used, it should be stored in an area where it will not freeze.
10. Never connect the wires to the wrong battery terminal. You must
disconnect the battery during maintenance.
11 TROUBLESHOOTING
11.1 LOSS OF POWER
•Propeller may be damaged. Remove propeller, clean and replace.
•Battery connections may be corroded.
•Battery has low voltage. Recharge.
•Battery may be faulty, recharge and check.
•Insufficient wire size from battery to motor wiring. 6 gauge
wire/13mm2 thickness recommended.
•Bad or faulty connection in boat wiring or electric motor wiring.
•Permanent magnet cracked or chipped. Motor will whine or grind

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11.2 MOTOR MAKES EXCESSIVE NOISE OR VIBRATION
•Propeller may be damaged or unbalanced.
•Check to see if propeller is secured.
•Bent armature. Remove propeller, set at medium speed, turn unit
on and check for armature wobble.
•Turn propeller by hand. It should turn freely with a slight
magnetic drag.
•Bearing bushes may be worn out.
11.3 MOTOR FAILS TO RUN
•Check fuse circuit breaker on boat for electric motor.
•Check for loose or corroded connections.
•Check plug for loose or bad connection.
•Test main rotary switch.
•Turn prop by hand. It should turn freely with a slight
magnetic drag.
•Total battery failure. Recharge and check voltage.
•Propeller damaged.
11.4 MOTOR LOSES ONE OR MORE SPEEDS
•Loose wire on rotary switch. Check wiring diagram.
•Loose connection in top housing.
•Rotary switch damaged.
•Speed coils in lower unit may be burned.
12 ABOUT CIRCUIT BREAKER
During the usage of the electric outboard motor, the propeller
can sometimes get stuck in weeds, fishing lines, or fishing nets.
Sometimes, due to the variance of the water depth, the propeller can
become covered in silt. If those situations occur, quickly disconnect
the battery and clean the propeller. (Please DO NOT increase the
thrust of the electric outboard motor to solve the problem, or it may
cause permanent damage to the electric outboard motor.)
The characteristics between the electric outboard motor and gasoline
outboard motor are dierent. If the motor’s propeller gets stuck, the
gasoline outboard motor will shut down to not cause any permanent
damage to the motor itself. However, the electric outboard will draw
extremely large current due to the motor stall and can generate large
amounts of heat that can damage essential components in the motor,
such as the switch, rotor, and other connecting parts, or even cause
serious battery explosions.
In some muddy water areas, it can be challenging for the user to
recognize that the motor is stalled. To prevent these situations from
occurring, it is strongly recommended to use a circuit breaker to
protect the electric outboard motor. If the electric outboard motor’s
current draw exceeds the normal usage limit, the circuit breaker will
cut o the power automatically to prevent any possible damage to
the electric outboard motor. The circuit breaker has a reset button
and is therefore reusable.
To prevent the rotor coil damage from exceeding current, it is
highly recommended to use a circuit breaker to protect the electric
outboard motor.

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12.1 FUNCTION OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER
During the usage of the electric outboard motor, when the propeller
is stuck by the weeds, small stones, fishing lines, etc., The circuit
breaker will cut o the power automatically to prevent the damage of
the motor’s electrical parts.
If the circuit breaker cuts o the power, please disconnect the battery
first, then check and clear any obstacles. Finally, press the reset
button on the circuit breaker and reconnect the battery. The electric
outboard motor will now be able to continue functioning properly.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
If you have questions that are not answered in this manual
or troubleshooting is not successful, please contact
Newport! Our California based customer service team is
standing by to assist you. 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM ET
[phone]
[e-mail]
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
FOR RECREATIONAL CRAFT
Propulsion Engine with the requirements of Directive
89/392/EEC as amended by 89/336/EEC.
Engine type approved according to:
Directives 89/392/EEC, 89/336/EE
Description of Engine(s) and Essential Requirements
Engine Type: Outboard Engine
Fuel Type: Electric
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility
of the manufacturer. I declare on behalf of the manufacturer that
the motor(s) is (are) in conformity with the type(s) for which above
mentioned EC, EMC and ROHC type-examination or type approval
certificate(s) has (have) been issued and it will meet the requirements
of Directive 89/392/EEC, 89/336/EEC as amended when installed in a
recreational craft, in accordance with the manufacturer’s
supplied instructions.

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PART NO. PART NAME QTY
60 LEADWIRE-10GASPADE TERN 1
59 T-BAR-PLASTIC 1
58 SPRING-T-BAR 1
57 HINGE-PLASTIC 1
56 PIN-TILT LEVER 1
55 BRACKET 1
54 PIN-HINGE 1
53 SCREW-CLAMP 2
52 SCREW-TENSION 1
51 TENSION BLOCK-SNAP IN 1
50 LEVER 1
49 BUSHING-HINGE 2
48 NUT-PROP-NYLOC 1
47 WASHER 1
46 PROPELLER 1
45 SEAL SHIELD 1
44 SEAL 1
43 REAR ENDBELL 1
42 BEARING-FLANG 1
41 O-RING 1
40 MOTOR MAGNET 1
39 THRU-BOLT 2
38 O-RING 4
37 WASHER-NYLON 1
36 WASHER-NYLON 1
35 WASHER-STEEL 1
34 RETAINING RING 1
33 PIN-DRIVE 1
32 MOTOR ROTOR 1
31 BEARING-BALL 1
PART NO. PART NAME QTY
30 BRUSH PLATE SCREW 2
29 WASHER-STEEL 2
28 WASHER-STEEL 2
27 BRUSH ASSEMBLY 2
26 SPRING-COMPRESSION 2
25 BRUSH PLATE HOLDER 1
24 SPEED COIL 1
23 FRONT ENDBELL 1
22 TUBE, COMPOSITE 1
21 SCREW 1
20 PLASTIC CONNECTIVE PART 1
19 AXIS 1
18 PIN 1
17 PROTECTIVE SCREW CAP 1
16 SCREW 1
15 KNOB 1
14 PLASTIC FIXER 1
13 SPRING 1
12 SCREW CAP 1
11 SCREW 4
10 CONTROL BASE BOX 1
9 SPEED SWTICH 1
8 ALUMINUM CANNULATION 1
7 TELESCOPING HANDLE 1
6 - 1
5 SCREW 2
4 SCREW 1
3 ELECTRIC BATTERY METER 1
2 CONTROL BOX COVER 1
1 STAINLESS STEEL PANEL 1
PARTS SCHEMATIC

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