General Maintenance; Troubleshooting - MINN KOTA i-Pilot Owner's Manual

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

• Connect the motor to a power source to power up the control head before use.
• Check the remote batteries each time the remote is powered up.
• Inspect the Remote and Control Head before each use to make sure that they are not obstructed. Having a clear view from
the Control Head to the sky and an unobstructed sight line between the Remote and Control Head will allow for proper
communication.
• Keep the Control Head and Remote away from metal objects including aluminum. Metal objects will cause interference.
• Power down the Remote and disconnect the motor from a power source after each use.
• Verify that the Prop on the Trolling motor is unobstructed when running/ Obstructions can lead to interference and vibration of
the compass in the Control Head.

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. The motor is making erratic steering corrections while in AutoPilot, Spot-Lock or Track to Start/End.
• Be sure to keep all ferrous metallic objects away from the i-Pilot controller as they will have an impact on the built-in
compass. Such objects include: anchors, metal framework, etc.
2. When a button on the remote is pressed the motor doesn't always respond.
• Check if the low battery indicator is on. If so, replace the remote's battery. Check for large obstructions between the
remote and the motor.
3. I press a button on the remote and nothing happens.
• Make sure that the remote is powered on. Only pressing the OK button will power the remote "on".
• Could be a dead battery in the remote. If the battery was just replaced, open the remote case and verify that all the
internal components were properly reinstalled.
• If the display shows the keypad is locked, unlock the keypad.
4. i-Pilot won't let me turn on certain features like: Advanced AutoPilot, Record, GO TO, Cruise Control or Spot-Lock.
• Verify that the GPS Signal Strength icon on the LCD shows at least one bar. If there are no bars, i-Pilot will not allow these
GPS-based features to be enabled.
5. The remote LCD backlighting will not come on.
• Check if the low battery indicator icon is on. Backlighting is disabled when a low battery level is detected. Replace the
battery.
• Make sure the backlight is adjusted to the desired brightness. See the "To Adjust the Backlight Brightness" section of this
manual for details.
NOTE:
For all 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 on-line at minnkotamotors.com, or by calling our customer service
number at 800-227-6433.
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