GENERAL MAINTENANCE
1. After 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 seperate
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
FOR FURTHER TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
We off er several options to help you troubleshoot and/or repair your product. Please read through the options listed below.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We have FAQs available on our website to help answer all of your Minn Kota questions. Visit minnkotamotors.com and click on
“Frequently Asked Questions” to fi nd an answer to your question.
CALL US (FOR U.S. AND CANADA)
Our consumer service representatives are available Monday – Friday between 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST at 800-227-6433.
If you are calling to order parts, please have the 11-character serial number from your product, specifi c part numbers, and credit
card information available. This will help expedite your call and allow us to provide you with the best consumer service possible.
You can reference the parts list located in your manual to identify the specifi c part numbers.
EMAIL US
You can email our consumer service department with questions regarding your Minn Kota products. To email your question, visit
minnkotamotors.com and click on “Support”.
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS
Minn Kota has over 300 authorized service centers in the United States and Canada where you can purchase parts or get your
products repaired. Please visit our Authorized Service Center page on our website to locate a service center in your area.
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