Troubleshooting & Repair - MINN KOTA FORTREX User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR
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. Motor is diffi cult to steer:
• Check steering cables for proper tension. Adjust as necessary.
4. You experience prop vibration during normal operation:
• Remove and rotate the prop 180°. See removal instructions in the Propeller Replacement Section.
5. 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.
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