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 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.
For detailed procedures and information on service and replacement parts, download the Force® Trolling Motor Maintenance Manual from garmin.com/manuals/force_trolling_motor .
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Examine the power cable for wear, and patch, repair, or replace as necessary
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Check and clean the power terminals and tighten the nuts, if necessary
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Lubricate the hinges and bushings
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Clean and lubricate the stow and deploy latch mechanism
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Check the mount rails, and replace them if necessary
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Check the mount bumper, and replace it if necessary
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Clean or replace the anodes in the propeller drive motor
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