How do you troubleshoot Motorguide trolling motor?

How do you troubleshoot Motorguide trolling motor?

Start by inspecting your electrical system to ensure power is reaching the motor. Check the connections at the battery terminals and the trolling motor. Clean battery posts with a wire brush when you discover corrosion and grime. Check the voltage on the battery, and replace if the battery will not hold a full charge.

Can I test a trolling motor out of water?

While it might be convenient to test your trolling motor out of the water, it’s not safe for very long. The motors require water to cool them. Without that, they can overheat extremely quickly. Most anglers won’t run an electric trolling motor outside of the water for any more than a minute and that is extreme.

Can you test a trolling motor out of the water?

Do trolling motors have fuses?

Generally speaking, trolling motors don’t come with the fuses or circuit breakers included, though the owner’s manual will probably recommend using one or the other.

Do trolling motors lose power over time?

In addition to the brushes wearing out, another common reason for loss of trolling motor power are battery issues, which can either be caused by the battery getting weaker over time, or by faulty wiring or contacts that impair the flow of electricity.

Can you dry run a trolling motor?

Your motor is cooled by the water around it, while running it out of the water for a very short time would be OK, it would take a long time to drain the battery much running the motor out of the water with no load. Why risk damaging a very expensive TM to just drain the battery down.

Can I test trolling motor with car battery?

Will my car battery work for my trolling motor? No, car batteries are not recommended and can ruin your motor.

Do I need a fuse between battery and trolling motor?

It is highly recommended that a circuit breaker or fuse be used when installing a trolling motor. Refer to the Minn Kota “Conductor Gauge and Circuit Breaker Sizing Table”. For motors requiring a 60-amp breaker, the Minn Kota MKR-19 60-amp circuit breaker is recommended.

How long does a trolling motor last?

The average lifespan of a good trolling motor should be at least 10 years, but a well maintained high quality model can easily last 20 years or longer. So if your trolling motor doesn’t run properly after 5 or 6 years, this is probably due to a specific issue that can be fixed.

How do you make a trolling motor last all day?

For trolling motors you’ll want to get a deep cycle battery. The higher the amp hours, or Reserve Capacity the longer it will run your trolling motor. Your battery will wear out over time. Age, poor maintenance, and over discharge will contribute to it no longer being able to deliver the rated amp hours.

Can I test my trolling motor out of water?