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Care & Maintenance
Your Scotty Electric Downrigger is constructed of corrosion resistant materials.
The following regular maintenance checks should be performed:
1. Rinse with fresh water after every use.
2. Routinely check the stainless steel fastenings with a screwdriver to see that they
are snug and secure.
3. Check the electrical plug connectors for corrosion and clean o any corrosion
found. Failure to clean corrosion may cause electrical arcing and shorting which
may be a potential fire hazard.
4. Do not use any lubricants. Lubricants will attack the plastic components.
5. Do not expose the downrigger to ultraviolet light for extended periods of time.
A fabric cover (Scotty product # 3015) is available to protect your downrigger
from ultraviolet damage.
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
It may be necessary to adjust the brake tension if either the weight does not
descend freely or cannot be held when the brake is in the on position.
1. DISCONNECT POWER TO THE DOWNRIGGER.
2. Remove any weight from the line.
3. Unlatch and carefully remove the lid. Remove the Emergency Crank Handle, as
instructed in step 4 on page 12.
4. Move the brake handle to the “o’ position so that the spool can move freely.
Using a 9/16 inch wrench or the molded hex in the emergency crank handle,
either tighten or loosen the nylock nut as required to obtain the correct brake
setting. NOTE: With the brake o, a 7lb. weight should descend freely, but with the
brake on, it should hold 15 to 20 lbs. With a weight on, the brake should engage
automatically when the handle is released.
5. Re-assemble the Emergency Crank Handle and install the lid as
instructed in steps 7 and 8, on page 12.
NOTE: The belt tension has been factory set and should not need adjusting. If
your downrigger will still not let the weight down after adjusting the brake, please
contact Scotty Fishing, Marine and Outdoors at 1-800-214-0141, or one of our
authorized warranty repair service depots (see www.scotty.com or call us for the
depot nearest you).
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