Trolling Motor Wired Wrong from Factory

[macgyver]

Well lets see what kind of geniuses we have out there . I bought a new Motor Guide 36lb, foot controlled, basic trolling motor to replace my old 37lb one that died . Anyway the first time I took it out the directional marker seems to be opposite of what it was moving. But since I was fishing I just adjusted to it and fished. Since that first time out this year, I've just kinda dealt with it since it was working, just needed some adjusting in my mind. Anyway I was working on it this past weekend, and for the life of me couldn't figure out why it was doing it. So when I took it out on the water Monday and I really watched it to find out what was going on. ??? Well the fact is the Motor itself is turning in reverse ???. It has 5 speeds on the foot controller plus an OFF, no reverse. Exactly what I mean is that when you turn it on the blade is being pulled forward instead on the front part of the cone, so essentially it's always turning in reverse, just with 5 speeds ??? I got out my manual, and called the local Authorized repair shop(it's actually in my town , plus they also do reel repair(complete going over for $15 plus parts if needed) Well anyway the gentleman I talked to told me what he said to do to fix it, and I believe him, but would like to know if any of you have had this happen or if you know how to fix it? His fix makes me nervous, because he told me to reverse the wires on the battery? It makes sense in one aspect, but boy it makes me nervouse about frying my battery and electrical system also? Anyway, any help or ideas would be appreciated. I kinda feel stupid about not noticing this earlier, but then again I've never had one not go the right direction b4.

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