Newport L Series - Trouble Shooting; Loss of Power; Motor Makes Excessive Noise or Vibration; Motor Fails to Run

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11 Trouble Shooting
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.
• Insucient 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.
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.