replacing omc with minn kota

deshotels

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just purchased a used minn kota trolling motor 74lbs to replace 45lb omc motor, first is the wiring i have already gonna be sufficint, and second,the new motor did not come with plug, it has 2 red and 2 black wires. when i took my plug on omc off it had 3 wires black, red and white, the plug has 4 terminals but only 3 were being used, i hooked up 2 blacks to where the one black was on omc and put a red in each terminal where a white and red were, i had power then but don't think that was the right way any suggestions.
 

JB

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Re: replacing omc with minn kota

Howdy.<br /><br />The MK 74lb motor requires 24 volts. Your OMC was probably a 12volt motor.<br /><br />Did you get the installation instructions that came with the motor?<br /><br />If not, go to www.minnkotamotors.com and download the Owner's Manual. Complete instructions will be included.<br /><br />Good luck. :)
 

deshotels

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Re: replacing omc with minn kota

the omc is 12/24 it is set up in 24 volt, i visited minnkotamotors.com can't find the owners manual to download.
 
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