Motor Maintenance
We recommend after use to rinse the motor to remove sand and other
debris. Check the propeller for line or weeds. Regularly check for loose
fasteners, corroded or loose terminal connections and frayed wires.
Keep moving parts lubricated. An aerosol lubricant works well.
Electrical Connections
Before removing or installing the battery, ensure that all switches are in
the OFF position and have the propeller area clear. If replacing or
adding a battery, we highly recommend ordering your battery from Go
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Float to ensure safety and good performance.
Changing the Propeller
Before doing anything with the propeller, be sure the cables to the
battery are disconnected.
Detaching the propeller is a simple mat-
ter of unscrewing and removing the locknut using the special tool sup-
plied. When doing this, take hold of the propeller to stop it from turning.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to loosen the locknut with
a hammer or similar tool as this may damage the locknut or shaft
–
or
both. (F)
Once the locknut is removed, you will be able to slide the propeller off.
When putting the propeller back on, verify there is a proper fit of the
groove and shear pin otherwise the propeller will not be locked in place.
(G)
After using the motor always check and clear any weed or fishing line
that may have become tangled around the propeller. Next, give the
motor a wipe down with warm water to remove any salt or sand
particles and then spray it with fresh water.
