Lubricating The Pivot Points; Battery Inspection - Mercury T30 User Manual

• Inspect the battery. Refer to Battery Inspection.
BEFORE PERIODS OF STORAGE
• Refer to Maintenance - Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
and complete the appropriate care instructions to prepare your
trolling motor for storage.

Lubricating the Pivot Points

To reduce friction, lubricate the the following pivot points periodically:
• Pivot pin
• Latch pin
• Tilt‑positioning pin
• Tilt‑positioning pin spring
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.
Tube Ref No.
2-4-C with Teflon
95

Battery Inspection

The battery should be inspected at periodic intervals to ensure proper
trolling motor operation.
IMPORTANT: Read the safety and maintenance instructions which
accompany your battery.
1. Ensure that the battery is secured to the vessel.
2. Ensure that the battery cable terminals are clean, tight, and
correctly installed. For installation instructions, refer to Battery
Connection.
3. Ensure that the battery is equipped with a battery box to prevent
accidental shorting of the battery terminals.
MAINTENANCE
Description Where Used
Pivot points
16
Part No.
92-802859A 1