Watersnake FIERCE 2 54LB/48, Owner'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
A signifi cant number of issues can be caused by a disruption of power supplied
to your Watersnake motor. Careful inspection of your 12v deep cycle or
LiFePO4 battery, wiring and set up should be completed before assuming that
there is a fault with your motor.
IMPORTANT!
BEFORE DOING ANYTHING WITH THE PROPELLER, ENSURE THE
CABLES TO THE BATTERY ARE DISCONNECTED.
NO POWER / REDUCED POWER
NOTE – Your Watersnake motor is fi tted with a tilt switch that prevents the
motor from running unless it is in the deployed (vertical) position.
• Check that battery connection has not been reversed (reversed polarity).
• Check that your 12v deep cycle or LiFePO4 battery is fully charged (+ 12v).
• Check terminals / connections are secure and not loose.
• Check terminals / connections for any signs of damage, corrosion or
build up of debris including anderson plugs.
• Check anderson plugs.
• If battery lead has been extended, ensure correct gauge wire has been used
(refer to table on page 14 of manual).
• Remove propeller and check for any build up of fi shing line / weed or any
other debris.
• Check that propeller pin (shear pin) is in place.
• Armature or magnet cracked or dislodged – grinding noise will come from
motor (CONTACT WATERSNAKE).
NOISE OR VIBRATION COMING FROM MOTOR
Check that propeller is securely tightened and shear pin is in place
Remove propeller and check for any build up of fi shing line / weed or any
other debris.
• Check that your 12v deep cycle or LiFePO4 battery is fully charged (+ 12v).
MOTOR WILL NOT RUN AT VARIABLE SPEEDS
• Check that your 12v deep cycle or LiFePO4 battery is fully charged (+ 12v).
• Check terminals / connections are secure and not loose.
• Check terminals / connections for any signs of damage, corrosion or
build up of debris including anderson plugs.
• Ensure motor is on and remote battery has charge.