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_kraken_trolling_motor.
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Examine the coil cable for wear, and replace it as necessary.
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Check and clean the power cables .
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Lubricate the hinge with marine grade grease (Lubricating the Hinge).
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Clean and lubricate the stow and deploy latch pedal (Cleaning and Lubricating the Locking Mechanism) and latch bar.
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Clean or replace the anodes in the propeller drive motor (Servicing the Anodes).
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Remove entangled fishing line and other obstructions from the propeller.