MotorGuide Wireless - Manual (Page 24)

Section 5 - Maintenance and Storage
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eng
JUNE 2010
Trolling Motor Care
To keep your trolling motor in the best operating condition and retain its dependability, your trolling motor must receive periodic
inspections and maintenance. Keep it maintained properly to ensure the safety of you and your passengers.
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WARNING
Neglecting to inspect, maintain, or repair your trolling motor can result in product damage or serious injury or death. Do not
perform maintenance or service on your trolling motor if you are not familiar with the correct service and safety procedures.
Record all maintenance performed and save maintenance work orders and receipts.
Selecting Replacement Parts
Use only original MotorGuide replacement parts.
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
Before Each Use
• Inspect for loose or corroded wiring connections.
• Check the tightness of the battery lead connections.
• Check the tightness of the propeller nut.
• Check the propeller blades for damage.
After Each Use
• Disconnect the battery cables from the power source or unplug the motor from the boat.
• After each use, check each side of the propeller and propeller shaft for debris such as weeds and fishing line. Remove all
debris.
• Check the tightness of the propeller nut.
• Rinse the trolling motor with clean water to remove dirt and dust that may scratch the surface.
Every 100 Hours of Use or Annually (Whichever Occurs First)
• Apply 2‑4‑C with Teflon to the depth collar knob screw threads and the mount lock knob screw threads.
IMPORTANT: Never use an aerosol lubricant to grease or oil any part of the unit. Many aerosol lubricants contain harmful
propellants that can cause damage to various parts of the trolling motor.
a - Depth collar knob screw threads
b - Mount lock knob screw threads
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
95 2-4-C with Teflon
Depth collar knob screw threads and the mount lock knob
screw threads
92-802859A 1
• Check the tightness of bolts, nuts, and other fasteners.
• Inspect the battery. Refer to Battery Inspection.
Storage Preparation
The major consideration in preparing your trolling motor for storage is to protect it from corrosion and damage caused by freezing
of trapped water.
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).
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b
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