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Fishfinder 300C Installation Instructions

8.  If the top and bottom mounting covers are attached to the front of the Fishfinder 300C, remove them by unsnapping the covers from the 

sides.

9.  Place the Fishfinder 300C into the cutout.

Mounting covers

10. Securely tighten the four mounting screws through the Fishfinder 300C into the drilled mounting holes.

 

NOTE: 

Stainless-steel screws may bind when screwed into fiberglass and overtightened. Garmin recommends applying an anti-galling stainless anti-

seize lubricant to the screw before using.

11. Replace the mounting covers by snapping them into place.

Step 3: Install the Transducer

The following instructions describe the basic installation of typical transducers, such as the one included with your Fishfinder 300C. Additional 

installation instructions are provided in the transducer kits. Some transducers may have to be installed by a professional marine installer.

 

CAUTION: 

DO NOT cut the transducer lead or any part of the transducer cable. Cutting the transducer cable voids your warranty. The cable cannot be 

spliced and connected to any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables.

If the transducer lead is too short, extension cables are available from your Garmin dealer. Coil and secure any excess cable. 

Assembling the Transducer

To assemble the transducer:

1.  Insert the rubber washer and the plastic spacer into the transducer at the same time. DO NOT lubricate the rubber washer.
2.  Route the cable toward the back of the transducer. Slide the transducer into the transducer mount.
3.  Place the 5 mm flat washer on the 10-32 × 1.75" screw, and insert the screw through the transducer mount, the spacer, and the rubber 

washer.

4.  Place the remaining 5 mm flat washer on the exposed end. Install the 10-32 locknut finger tight. Retighten the transducer after installation on 

the boat.

Back of the transducer

Cable-tie slot

Summary of Contents for Fishfinder 300 ML

Page 1: ...shfinder 300C and protect it from excessive vibration or shock Allow room for the routing and connection of the cables There should be at least a 3 inch 8 cm clearance behind the case DO NOT mount the...

Page 2: ...ur of the included number 8 ANSI 4 2 1 4 DIN7981 mounting screws flush mounting the Fishfinder 300C requires the following tools Phillips head screwdriver Drill and drill bit refer to Drill Size Table...

Page 3: ...ts Some transducers may have to be installed by a professional marine installer CAUTION DO NOT cut the transducer lead or any part of the transducer cable Cutting the transducer cable voids your warra...

Page 4: ...til it touches the mounting bracket and then tighten 1 4 turn more Do not overtighten 6 Route the 30 foot 9 m transducer cable using the supplied cable ties to secure the cable to the motor shaft You...

Page 5: ...he pilot holes approximately 1 25 mm deep at the marked locations To avoid drilling the holes too deep wrap a piece of tape around the bit at 1 25 mm from the point of the bit 3 Apply marine sealant t...

Page 6: ...ltage because this can damage the Fishfinder 300C and void the warranty Note During a typical installation use only the red and black wires The other wires do not have to be connected for normal opera...

Page 7: ...3 device 1 Follow the instructions in Step 4 Install the Wiring Harness on page 6 For Garmin units the ground black wires serve as NMEA ground and must be attached together or on the same terminal Ref...

Page 8: ...nt transducer installation 1 Begin testing the installation at a slow speed If the sonar appears to be working properly gradually increase boat speed while observing sonar operation If the sonar signa...

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