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exist in the boat wiring or trolling motor wiring.
• The permanent magnets may be cracked or
chipped. The motor will whine or grind.
• There may be water in the lower unit.
Motor makes excessive
noise or vibrates
excessively
• The propeller may be fouled. Remove the
propeller; clean or replace if necessary.
• The propeller may be loose. Check to see if the
propeller is secure.
• The armature may be bent. Remove the
propeller and set the motor at medium speed.
Turn the unit on and look for the shaft to
wobble.
• The magnets may be interfering with the
armature. Turn the power is off. Turn the prop
by hand; it should turn freely with a slight
magnetic drag.
• The bearings or bushings may be worn out.
Motor fails to run at any
speed
• Check the trolling motor fuse/circuit breaker on
the boat.
• Check for loose or corroded connections.
• Check the plug for a loose or bad connection.
• Make sure the power is off. Turn the prop by
hand; it should turn freely with a slight magnet
drag.
Motor loses one or
more speeds
• The propeller may be fouled. Remove the
propeller; clean or replace if necessary.
Mount is hard to latch
to the mount base plate
• Your bow mount is designed to easily release
when the cam locking mechanism is loosened.
If it does not easily release, check to ensure the
cam lock is loosened and that the mount base
plate is mounted evenly on the boat deck.
• The pivot pin on the underside of the mount
may not be secured by the large flange hook.
• It is also possible that the cam lock mechanism
at the back of the mount it not fully engaged.
Check to ensure the cam lock is properly
tightened.
Battery drains
• Voltage drain will occur if your motor remains
continually connected to your battery. Install a
power disconnect switch or disconnect the
trolling motor.
Motor automatically
throttles back
• Refer to your nearest Service Dealer for
assistance with trolling motor repairs.
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