GENERAL MAINTENANCE
1. After every use, the entire motor should be rinsed with freshwater, then wiped down with a cloth dampened with an aqueous
based silicone spray.
2. The propeller must be inspected and cleaned of weeds and fi shing line after every use.
Fishing line and weeds can get behind the prop, damage the seals and allow water to enter the motor.
3. Verify the prop nut is secure each time the motor is used.
4. To prevent accidental damage during transportation or storage, disconnect the battery whenever the motor is off of the water.
For prolonged storage, lightly coat all metal parts with an aqueous based silicone spray.
5. For maximum battery life, recharge the battery(s) as soon as possible after use. For maximum motor performance, restore
battery to full charge prior to use.
6. Keep battery terminals clean with fi ne sandpaper or emery cloth.
7. The propeller is designed to provide optimum operation with very high effi ciency. To maintain this top performance, the
leading edge of the blades must be kept smooth. If they are rough or nicked from use, restore to smooth by sanding with fi ne
sandpaper.
1. Motor fails to run or lacks power:
• Check battery connections for proper polarity.
• Make sure terminals are clean and corrosion free. Use fi ne sandpaper or emery cloth to clean terminals.
• Check battery water level. Add water if needed.
2. Motor loses power after a short running time:
• Check battery charge. If low, restore to full charge.
3. You experience prop vibration during normal operation:
• Remove and rotate the prop 180°. See removal instructions in the Propeller Replacement Section.
4. Experiencing interference with your fi shfi nder:
• You may, in some applications, experience interference in your depth fi nder display. We recommend that you use a separate
deep cycle marine battery for your trolling motor and that you power the depth fi nder from the starting/cranking battery. If
problems still persist, call our service department at 1-800-227-6433.
NOTE:
For any other malfunctions, visit an Authorized Service Center. You can search for an Authorized Service Center in your
area by visiting our Authorized Service page, found online at minnkotamotors.com, or by calling our customer service number at
800-227-6433.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOTOR
CAUSE
EFFECT
SOLUTION
Remote is not transmitting.
The battery is discharged.
Replace battery.
Receiver may not have "learned" the ID
number of the remote.
Remote needs to be learned. See “Adding/
Removing Remotes” to learn the remote ID
number.
With the foot pedal connected, the MOM-
CON switch is in the CON position. An audio
response will be heard if a button is pressed
with the foot pedal in the CON position.
The foot pedal switch must be placed in the
MOM position. The receiver will not accept
any commands from the remote with the
switch in the CON position.
If remote has been taken apart, the keypad
and top case may have been installed
backwards.
Take remote apart (see “Replacing the
Battery”) and reinstall case halves with the
proper orientation.
When receiver is powered up, it sounds a
beep pattern (1 long beep, 2 short beeps,
pause, repeat).
The foot pedal MOM-CON switch is in the
CON position.
The foot pedal switch must be placed in
the MOM position. The beeping sound will
continue until the switch is placed in the
MOM position.
The prop is not turning but the PROP ON
audio tick is still going.
Prop Speed is set at "0".
Increase the prop speed above "0"
PROP ON tick occurs only in Audio Mode 3
Switch Audio Mode to either Audio 1 or 2.
See “Audio Modes”.
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