MotorGuide Wireless - Manual (Page 29)

Section 6 - Owner Service Assistance
90-8M4002601
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JUNE 2010 Page 25
Symptom Possible Cause Resolution
Motor failure
(motor runs at partial
speed)
Loose electrical connections Connections in the top housing may be loose or damaged. Contact
a Service Center.
Thermal protection is
overloaded
Temperature exceeds specification. Contact a Service Center.
Propeller is loose, damaged,
or off‑balance
Refer to Section 5 - Propeller Replacement.
Motor failure
(motor does not run)
Weak 12 volt trolling motor
battery
Check 12 volt battery charge indicator on trolling motor. Recharge
or replace battery as required.
Loose or corroded battery
connections
Inspect battery connections for cleanliness and tightness.
Wiring or electrical
connection faulty
Wire gauge from the battery to the trolling motor is insufficient. Six
gauge wire is recommended.
Loose electrical connections Inspect connections for cleanliness and tightness.
Thermal protection is
overloaded
Temperature exceeds specification. Contact a Service Center.
Fuse on circuit breaker is
open
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker only after determining
the root cause of the problem.
Magnets interfering with
armature
Turn off the power and manually rotate the propeller. If the propeller
does not rotate freely with a slight magnetic drag, contact a Service
Center
.
Boat wiring faulty Contact a Service Center.
Inaccurate temperature
reading
Lower unit not fully
submerged
Adjust the depth of the motor. Ensure the lower unit is fully
submerged. Refer to Section 4 - Adjusting the Motor Depth.
Damaged nose cone Contact a Service Center.
Damaged sonar cable Contact a Service Center.
Mount is hard to latch to the
mount base plate
Cam lock is not secure
Ensure the cam lock is loose and disengaged from the mount base
plate.
Pivot pin is not engaged
Ensure the pivot pin on the mount is fully engaged in the large flange
hook.
Mount base plate is not level
Ensure that the mount base plate is mounted evenly on the boat
deck. If necessary, install shim washers (not included) and then
tighten the screws. Refer to Section 3 - Product Installation for
help.
Difficulty removing
propeller
Bent propeller pin
Hold one blade and lightly tap the opposite blade with a rubber
mallet.
Use a putty knife on both sides of the propeller to apply equal
pressure.
Bent armature shaft Contact a Service Center.
Troubleshooting the Foot Pedal and Handheld Remote
Foot pedal
a - "LEFT" button
b - "–" button ‑ slower
c - "ON‑OFF" button
d - "+" button ‑ faster
e - "RIGHT" button
a
b
c
e
d
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