MotorGuide R3-30 - Manual (Page 27)

TROUBLESHOOTING
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Trolling Motor Performance
Symptom Possible Cause Resolution
Loss of power
Weak battery
Refer to Wiring and Battery
Information
.
Loose or corroded battery
connections
Propeller is loose, damaged,
or off‑balance
Refer to Maintenance.
Wiring or electrical
connection faulty
Wire gauge from the battery to
the trolling motor is insufficient.
Six‑gauge wire is
recommended.
Weeds, fishing line, or
debris wrapped around
propeller
Remove weeds, fishing line, or
debris from propeller.
Excessive noise,
vibration
Motor shaft is bent
Refer to Warranty
Information
.
Propeller is loose, damaged,
or off‑balance
Refer to Maintenance.
Motor failure (all
speeds)
Weak battery
Refer to Wiring and Battery
Information
.
Loose or corroded battery
connections
Electrical
Check the connector for a loose
or damaged connection. Refer
to Wiring and Battery
Information
.
Fuse on circuit breaker is
open
Replace the fuse or reset the
circuit breaker only after
determining the root cause of
the problem.
Motor failure (one or
more speeds)
Propeller is loose, damaged,
or off‑balance
Refer to Maintenance.
Wiring or electrical
connection faulty.
Refer to Warranty
Information
.