Force Trolling Motor - Servicing the Anodes

Using a ⁹/₁₆ in (15 mm) socket, loosen the nut on the end of the propeller.

Remove the nut, lock washer, flat washer, and anode Callout number one

.

Examine the anode, and complete an action:

If the anode is more than half of the original size, clean the anode using a wire brush or sandpaper.
If the anode is less than half of the original size, discard the anode and purchase a replacement.

Place the cleaned or new anode on the propeller shaft, and secure the propeller with the lock washer, flat washer, and nut.

Using a ⁹/₁₆ in (15 mm) socket, tighten the nut to 8.13 N-m (6 lbf-ft).

Using a 4 mm hex bit or wrench, remove the skeg Callout number two

from the bottom of the motor.

Using a 3 mm hex bit or wrench, remove the screw Callout number three

that secures the transducer and nose cone to the bottom of the motor .

Using a 4 mm hex bit or wrench, remove the screws Callout number four

to disconnect the nose cone from the front of the motor.

Using a 3 mm hex bit or wrench, remove the screw and anode Callout number five

on the front of the motor.

Examine the anode, and complete an action:

If the anode is more than half of the original size, clean the anode using a wire brush or sandpaper.
If the anode is less than half of the original size, discard the anode and purchase a replacement.

Place the cleaned or new anode on the screw and secure it to the motor.

Secure the nose cone to the front of the motor.

Install the screw that secures the transducer and nose cone to the bottom of the motor.

Install the skeg on the bottom of the motor.

Force® Trolling Motor User Maintenance Manual