Maintenance Needs and Schedule
After using the motor in salt water or brackish water, you must 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 shaft cap, 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. If you transport the motor in dry and dusty environments such as gravel or dirt roads, you should repeat these tasks during the season as needed.
For service instructions and information on replacement parts, see the Field Service Manual on garmin.com/manuals/force_pro_trolling_motor .
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Examine the power cable for wear, and replace it if necessary. 2
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Check and clean the power terminals and tighten the nuts , if necessary (Checking and Cleaning the Power Terminals).
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Lubricate the hinges and bushings (Lubricating the Hinges and Bushings).
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Clean and lubricate the stow and deploy latch mechanism (Cleaning and Lubricating the Locking Mechanism).
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Check the mount rails , and replace them if necessary (Checking and Replacing the Mount Rails).
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Check the mount bumper , and replace it if necessary (Checking and Replacing the Mount Bumper).
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Clean or replace the anodes in the propeller drive motor (Servicing the Anodes).
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If installed, check the rubber stops on the ends of the stabilizer for wear and replace them as necessary.
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Examine the coil cable for wear, and replace it if necessary.3
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Examine the pull-cable and handle for wear, and replace it if necessary (Replacing the Pull Cable).