Service And Maintenance; General Maintenance - Lowrance GHOST Series Operator's Manual

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Service and maintenance

For service contact information, spare parts and accessories refer to: www.lowrance.com.

General maintenance

⚠Warning:
damage or serious injury. Do not perform maintenance or service on your trolling motor if
you are not familiar with the correct procedures.
Before each use
•
Visually inspect the stow/deploy cable and handle for damage or wear. Repair or replace as
necessary.
•
Check the trolling motor for tightness on the deck mount.
•
Visually inspect for loose or corroded electrical wiring/components.
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Inspect the stow strap assembly for damage, fraying or excessive wear.
•
Remove any debris interfering with stow strap operation.
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Inspect the trolling motor stabilizer for damage or excessive free play.
After each use
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Ensure the 6 mm screws securing the motor to the mount are torqued to specification.
•
Clean and inspect your propeller for any nicks or abrasions. Remove nicks and abrasions with
fine sandpaper or a file.
•
Remove the prop. Promptly remove any fishing line or debri that may be wedged between
the propeller and lower unit. Re-install the propeller and propeller nut. Make sure the nut is
properly tightened.
•
Check the battery leads for cuts or abrasions and repair or replace if necessary.
•
Disconnect power when the motor is being stored, transported, or not in use for extended
periods of time.
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Recharge your batteries as soon as possible. The ideal state for a battery is fully charged.
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Rinse the trolling motor with fresh clean water after use in brackish environment.
•
Inspect the stabilizer bar for damage or excessive freeplay. Adjust as necessary to minimize
travel while stowed.
Maintenance schedule
Item
Batteries
Mount
Service and maintenance |
Neglecting to inspect, maintain, or repair your trolling motor can result in product
Occurrence
Weekly
Front latch block Yearly
Ghost Series Operator Manual
Description
Check terminals for any corrosion or dirt.
Clean if necessary.
Grease the contact surface (A) of the front
latch block with calcium sulfonate marine
grease.
A
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