Maintenance Needs and Schedule
Use extreme care when following the procedures in this section. Some maintenance tasks require you to move the motor from the stowed to the deployed position multiple times, which presents a potential for hands or fingers to be crushed by the weight of the motor.
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 should avoid spraying jets of water at the cap on the top of the shaft when rinsing the motor.
To maintain your warranty, you must perform a series of routine maintenance tasks as you prepare your motor for the season. If you use or transport the motor in dry, dusty environments (traveling on gravel roads, for example) you should perform these tasks more often during the season.
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Examine the power cable for wear, and patch or repair as necessary
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Check the power terminals, and clean them 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).