Maintenance - TALAMEX X Series Manual

Maintenance

Trolling motor care
To keep your trolling motor in the best operating condition and retain its dependability, it is important that your trolling motor
receive periodic inspections and maintenance. We urge you to 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.
SELECTING REPLACEMENT PARTS
We recommend using original Talamex replacement parts.
Inspectie- en onderhoudsschema
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check the trolling motor for tightness on the transom.
• Check the tightness of the battery lead connections.
• Visually inspect for loose or corroded wiring 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.
• Check the propeller and the propeller shaft for debris such as weeds and fishing line. Remove all debris.
• Rinse the trolling motor with clean water to remove dirt and dust that may scratch the surface.
EVERY 100 HOURS OF USE OR ANNUALLY
• Periodically lubricate all the pivot points. Refer to Lubricating the Pivot Points.
• Check the tightness of bolts, nuts, and other fasteners.
• Inspect the battery. Refer to Battery Inspection.
STORAGE PREPARATION
The major consideration in preparing the trolling motor for storage is to protect it from corrosion and damage caused by freezing
of trapped water. Complete the appropriate care instructions to prepare the trolling motor for storage. Store the trolling motor in
a dry location where it will not be affected by temperatures below -29° (-20 °F).
IMPORTANT: Trolling motors stored in temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) should be operated slowly for a minimum of 15 minutes
before going above 30% operation.
Lubricating the Pivot Points
To reduce friction, lubricate the following pivot points periodically:
• Latch pin
• Tilt positioning pin/lever
• Tilt positioning pin/lever spring
IMPORTANT: Never use an aerosol lubricant to grease or oil any part of the unit. Many aerosol lubricants contain harmful propel-
lants that can cause damage to various parts of the trolling motor.
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