(173PO) 12 VOLT TROLLING MOTOR ENGLISH 7.5” X 10.3” 05/21/2012
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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2. Motor loses power after a short running time:
a. Check the battery charge. If low, restore to full charge.
3. Motor is hard to steer:
a. Loosen the steering tension knob on the top of the mounting bracket.
b. Lubricate the composite shaft.
4. Bracket shifts or "walks" on the transom:
a. With some boats, the transom bracket may loosen or shift during heavy use. Retighten the clamp screws.
5. You experience propeller vibration during normal operation:
a. Ensure the propeller is free of objects and entanglements.
b. Remove and rotate the propeller 180 degrees. See removal instructions in propeller section.
c. Ensure battery terminals are clean.
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PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Motor does not
start, power
indicator does
not turn on
1) Power is not turned ON / battery cable
clamps are loose.
2) Battery cable clamps’ polarity reversed.
3) Low battery power.
1) Twist the handle to ON / ensure battery cable clamps are
secured and tighten.
2) Reverse and ensure correct polarity connection, then turn ON.
3) Recharge or replace the battery
Motor does not
work, power
indicator lashes
1) Battery voltage is too high.
2) Control handle is not in “O” position. before
switch ON or under protection mode.
1) Replace with a 12V marine battery, then switch ON.
2) Ensure control handle is in “O” position before twisting to the
desired speed.
Motor suddenly
stop
1) Propeller, motor out of the water.
2) Weed, objects entangled with the propeller.
3) Low battery power.
1) Ensure propeller and motor are b
elow the water surface.
2) Turn OFF, remove weed, objects from the propeller.
3) Recharge or replace battery.
Battery only last
a short time
1) Battery not fully charged.
2) Deteriorated battery.
1) Fully charge the battery.
2) Replace with a new battery (use a 12V / 60Ah marine battery).
Control handle is
not responding
1) Under protection mode.
2) Water inside the control handle.
3) Others
1) Turn control handle to “O” position, then turn to your desired
speed to reset the protection mode.
2) Turn OFF (“O” position), extend the handle and dry out,
then turn ON.
3) Contact Intex Service Center.
Battery cable
clamps are hot
1) Battery cable clamps are loose.
2) Battery terminals and cable clamps
are rusty.
1) Ensure cable clamps are secured and tighten.
2) Clean the battery terminals and the cable clamps, replace
them if necessary.
Motor is
vibrating heavily
1) Propeller is not positioned in the right depth.
2) Weed, objects entangled with the propeller.
3) Propeller is loose or broken.
4) Transom mounting bracket or clamp screws
is loose.
1) Adjust the propeller’s depth.
2) Turn OFF, remove weed, objects from the propeller.
3) Tighten the propeller or replace a new propeller.
4) Tighten transom mounting bracket clamps and the steering
tension knob.
Weed escape
control button
not responding
1) Button not irmly pressed in.
2) Control handle is not in “O” position or
under protection mode.
3) Others
1) Press and hold the button until the operation is over.
2) Ensure the control handle is in “O” position irst, then press
the weed escape button.
3) Contact Intex Service Center.
Move slowly
1) Low battery power.
2) Weed, objects entangled with the propeller.
3) Propeller is not positioned in the right depth.
4) Propeller is loose or broken.
1) Recharge or replace the battery.
2) Remove weed, objects from the propeller, then turn on.
3) Adjust the propeller’s depth.
4) Replace a new propeller.
Trolling motor
depth cannot
be adjusted
1) Lever arm of the quick release depth
collar is not open.
2) Steering tension knob is not open.
3) Obstruction in the mounting bracket.
1) Open the lever arm on the quick release depth collar.
2) Loosen the steering tension knob.
3) Clear and remove any objects obstructing the movement
of the shaft.
Motor cannot be
stowed because
adjustable handle
does not work
1) Motor is too deep.
2) Adjustable handle is not in the correct
position.
1) Adjust the motor depth, then lift up the motor to stow.
2) Move the adjustable handle to proper position, then lift up
the motor to stow.
