Mercury Xi5 Wireless Edition Manual page 47

OWNER SERVICE ASSISTANCE
Symptom
Motor failure
(motor does not run)
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Possible Cause
Weak trolling motor
batteries
Loose or corroded battery
connections
Wiring or electrical
connection faulty
Loose electrical connections
Thermal protection is
overloaded
Fuse or circuit breaker is
open
Magnets interfering with
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Check the battery
charge indicator
on the trolling
motor. Recharge
or replace the
battery as
required.
Inspect battery
connections for
cleanliness and
tightness.
Wire gauge from
the battery to the
trolling motor is
insufficient.
6‑gauge wire is
recommended.
Inspect
connections for
cleanliness and
tightness.
Disconnect the
trolling motor
batteries and
check for weeds
or debris around
the propeller.
Temperature
exceeds
specification.
Contact a
Service Center.
Replace the fuse
or reset the
circuit breaker
only after
determining the
root cause of the
problem.
Turn off the
power and
manually rotate
the propeller. If
the propeller
does not rotate
freely with a