MotorGuide VariMAX - Manual (Page 51)

OWNER SERVICE ASSISTANCE
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Troubleshooting
NOTE: For service information, contact any certified MotorGuide
service center. For a full listing of MotorGuide service centers, go to
www.motorguide.com or contact any Mercury service office.
Symptom Possible Cause Resolution
Loss of power
Weak 12 volt trolling motor
battery
Check 12 volt battery charge.
Recharge or replace battery as
required.
Loose or corroded battery
connections
Inspect battery connections for
cleanliness and tightness.
Propeller is loose, damaged,
or off‑balance
Refer to Propeller
Replacement
.
Wiring or electrical
connection faulty
Wire gauge from the battery to
the trolling motor is insufficient.
Six gauge wire is
recommended.
Excessive noise,
vibration
Motor shaft is bent Refer to a service center.
Propeller is loose, damaged,
or off‑balance
Refer to Propeller
Replacement
.
Motor failure (all
speeds)
Weak 12 volt trolling motor
battery
Check 12 volt battery charge.
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.
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.