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 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
(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.