Maintenance Needs and Schedule
After using the motor in salt water or brackish water, you should rinse off the entire motor with fresh water, and apply a water-based silicone spray using a soft cloth. You must avoid spraying jets of water at the motor, to prevent water ingress that could lead to product damage.
To maintain your warranty, you must perform routine maintenance tasks to prepare your motor for the season.
For the Force® Current trolling motor:
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Check the end of the pull rope under the mount latch, and tie a new stopper knot if necessary.
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Check the movement of the mount latch. If it does not spring back smoothly, clean and lubricate the mount latch.
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Check the end of the pull rope in the pull handle, and tie a new stopper knot if necessary.
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Check the rope pulleys in the motor mount and in the cleat and make sure they rotate freely. Clean or replace any damaged part if necessary.
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Check the pull handle, and replace it if there are cracks or other signs of wear.
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Check the entire length of the pull rope for fraying or other signs of wear. Replace it if necessary.
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Check the pad eyes and the cleat. Tighten the mounting screws if necessary. Replace the pad eyes and the cleat If there are cracks or other signs of wear on them.
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Check the screws securing the mount to the kayak. Tighten or replace them if necessary.
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Check the mounting surface around the mount. If there are signs of wear, consider reinforcing the mounting surface and reinstalling the mount.
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Check the motor mount, and replace it if there are cracks or other signs of damage.
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Check the motor pivot knobs, and replace them if there are cracks or other signs of damage.
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Check the entire length of the power cable for wear, and replace it if necessary.
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Check the power cable connector for corrosion or bent sockets. Clean or replace the cable if necessary.
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Check the power connector cover on the motor to make sure it fits correctly to protect the power connector. Replace the connector cover if necessary.
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Check the anodes on the propeller drive motor, and replace them if necessary (Checking the Sacrificial Anodes).
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Check the propeller to make sure the propeller nut is tightened to 16.27 N-m (12 lbf-ft.).
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Check the propeller for wear. Replace it if necessary (Changing the Propeller).
For the Power Steer foot pedals:
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Check the screws securing the pedal rails to the kayak. Tighten if necessary.
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Check the battery compartment in the foot pedals to make sure the batteries have not ruptured. Clean the battery contacts if necessary.
You can order the most common replacement parts and accessories at garmin.com/accessories/force_current_trolling_motor. For service instructions and information on other replacement parts, see the Field Service Manual on garmin.com/manuals/force_current_trolling_motor .