Maintenance; Trolling Motor Care; Inspection And Maintenance Schedule - Mercury Freshwater Manual

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.
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.
• 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.

MAINTENANCE

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