Troubleshooting; Trolling Motor Performance - Mercury X3-40 Manual

Trolling Motor Performance

Symptom
Loss of power
Excessive noise,
vibration
Motor failure (all
speeds)
Motor failure (one
or more speeds)
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TROUBLESHOOTING

Possible Cause
Weak battery
Loose or corroded battery
connections
Propeller is loose,
damaged, or off‑balance
Wiring or electrical
connection faulty
Weeds, fishing line, or
debris wrapped around
propeller
Motor shaft is bent
Propeller is loose,
damaged, or off‑balance
Weak battery
Loose or corroded battery
connections
Electrical
Fuse or circuit breaker is
open
Propeller is loose,
damaged, or off‑balance
Wiring or electrical
connection faulty.
Refer to Wiring and Battery
Information.
Refer to Maintenance.
Wire gauge from the battery
to the trolling motor is
insufficient. Six‑gauge wire
(13 mm²) is recommended.
Remove weeds, fishing line,
or debris from propeller.
Refer to Warranty
Information.
Refer to Maintenance.
Refer to Wiring and Battery
Information.
Check the connector for a
loose or damaged
connection. Refer to Wiring
and Battery Information.
Locate and correct the cause
of the overload. Then
replace the fuse or reset the
circuit breaker.
Refer to Maintenance.
Refer to Warranty
Information.
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