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TROUBLESHOOTING
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
A significant number of issues can be caused by a disruption of power supplied
to your Watersnake motor. Careful inspection of your 12v deep cycle battery,
wiring and fuse / circuit breaker set up should be completed before assuming
that there is a fault with your motor.
NO POWER / REDUCED POWER
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Check that battery connection has not been reversed (reversed polarity).
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Check that your 12v deep cycle or LiFePO4 battery is fully charged (+ 12v).
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Check terminals / connections are secure and not loose.
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Check terminals / connections / fuse or circuit breaker for any signs of
damage, corrosion or build up of debris.
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If the battery cable has been extended but not replaced, you may be
experiencing damaging voltage drop. Check the table on page 9 to see if you
have the correct gauge wire for the length of cable extension.
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With the battery disconnected remove propeller and check for any build up
of fishing line / weed or any other debris.
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With the battery disconnected check that propeller pin (shear pin) is in
place.
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Armature or magnet cracked or dislodged – grinding noise will come from
motor (Contact the Watersnake distributor in your region.)
NOISE OR VIBRATION COMING FROM MOTOR
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With the battery disconnected check that propeller is securely tightened and
shear pin is in place. Remove propeller and check for any build-up of fishing
line / weed or any other debris. Rotate the propeller 180º and then recheck
for vibration.
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Check that your 12v deep cycle or LiFePO4 battery is fully charged (+ 12v).
STILL HAVING MOTOR ISSUES?
More information like wiring diagrams,
spare parts and motor repair videos can
be found on our Watersnake motor
support webpage:
https://www.watersnake.com.au/pages/electric-motor-servicing
For more help you can also contact the Watersnake distributor for your region.
( Please see the back cover. )
Scan the QR
code to go to
the Watersnake
support page.
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