MotorGuide Tour Series - Manual (Page 30)

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
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Refer to the Maintenance—Inspection and Maintenance
Schedule
section and complete the appropriate care instructions
to prepare your trolling motor for storage. Store the trolling motor
in a dry location where it will not be affected by temperatures below
‑29 °C (‑20 °F).
IMPORTANT: Trolling motors stored in temperatures below 0 °C
(32 °F) should be operated slowly for a minimum of 15 minutes
before going above 30% operation.
Battery Inspection
The battery should be inspected at periodic intervals to ensure
proper trolling motor operation.
IMPORTANT: Read the safety and maintenance instructions
which accompany your battery.
1. Ensure that the battery is secured to the vessel.
2. Ensure that the battery cable terminals are clean, tight, and
correctly installed. For installation instructions, refer to
Battery Connection
.
3. Ensure that the battery is equipped with a battery box to
prevent accidental shorting of the battery terminals.
Propeller Replacement
!
WARNING
Performing service or maintenance without first disconnecting
the battery can cause product damage, personal injury, or death
due to fire, explosion, electrical shock, or unexpected motor
starting. Always disconnect the battery cables from the battery
before maintaining, servicing, installing, or removing motor
components.
REMOVING THE PROPELLER
1. Disconnect the battery cables from the power source.
2. While holding the propeller blade with one hand, use a
propeller wrench or pliers to remove the propeller nut.