Trolling Motor Performance
Symptom
Possible Cause
Resolution
Loss of power
Weak battery
Refer to
Wiring and Battery
Information
.
Loose or corroded battery
connections
Propeller is loose,
damaged, or off‑balance
Refer to
Maintenance
.
Wiring or electrical
connection faulty
Wire gauge from the battery to
the trolling motor is insufficient.
Six‑gauge wire is
recommended.
Weeds, fishing line, or
debris wrapped around
propeller
Remove weeds, fishing line, or
debris from propeller.
Excessive noise,
vibration
Motor shaft is bent
Refer to
Warranty
Information
.
Propeller is loose,
damaged, or off‑balance
Refer to
Maintenance
.
Motor failure (all
speeds)
Weak battery
Refer to
Wiring and Battery
Information
.
Loose or corroded battery
connections
Electrical
Check the connector for a loose
or damaged connection. Refer
to
Wiring and Battery
Information
.
Fuse on circuit breaker is
open
Replace the fuse or reset the
circuit breaker only after
determining the root cause of
the problem.
Motor failure (one or
more speeds)
Propeller is loose,
damaged, or off‑balance
Refer to
Maintenance
.
Wiring or electrical
connection faulty.
Refer to
Warranty
Information
.
Difficulty removing
propeller
Bent propeller pin
Hold one blade and lightly tap
the opposite blade with a
rubber mallet.
Use a putty knife on both sides
of the propeller to apply equal
pressure.
Bent armature shaft
Refer to service center.
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