MotorGuide Tour Series - Manual (Page 35)

OWNER SERVICE ASSISTANCE
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Symptom Possible Cause Resolution
Motor failure
(motor does not run)
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. 6
gauge wire is
recommended.
Electrical
Check the connector for a
loose or damaged
connection. Contact
service center.
Thermal protection
Temperature exceeds
specification. Contact
service center.
Three‑position switch is
damaged
Contact 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 service center.
Boat wiring Contact service center.
The motor does not
operate in the same
direction as the
directional indicator
Directional indicator
misaligned
Contact service center.