Watersnake Slider Pro Owner's Manual - page 10
Watersnake
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TROUBELSHOOTING QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
1. REDUCED OR NO POWER
Possible cause(s)/Solution(s):
• Weed or fi shing line may be caught behind propeller. Remove propeller and
remove the debris.
• Check battery connections and ensure terminals are clean.
• Check battery voltage to ensure suffi cient voltage. Recharge battery and
check for bad cell.
• Incorrect wire gauge used from battery to trolling motor or connection plug.
• Possible faulty connection in boat wiring or trolling motor wiring.
• Speed control armature magnet cracked or dislodged. Grinding noise will
come from motor. (CONTACT REPAIR AGENT)
• Water intrusion in motor housing which will show water or oily residue inside
head cover. (CONTACT REPAIR AGENT)
• Check the propeller pin is in place. (SEE PAGE 6 OF THIS MANUAL)
2. NOISE OR VIBRATION COMING FROM MOTOR
Possible cause(s)/Solution(s):
• Weed or debris may be caught in propeller.
• Check to see if propeller is securely tightened and shear pin is in place.
• Remove prop and look for a wobble on prop shaft to see if bent.
• Speed control brushes may be worn and may need to be cleaned and
or replaced. (CONTACT REPAIR AGENT)
3. MOTOR WILL NOT RUN AT VARIABLE SPEEDS
Possible cause(s)/Solution(s):
• Check the battery is charged and connected correctly.
• Check fuse is ok in the inline fuse or circuit breaker.
• Check the battery connections and make sure they are clean and securely
connected.
• Check the motor and foot control plugs to ensure they are not loose.
(Foot control bow mount motors only.)
4. MOTOR LOSES ONE OR MORE SPEEDS
Possible cause(s)/Solution(s):
• Check all battery and foot controller connections. (BOW MOUNT ONLY)
• Weed or debris may be caught behind propeller.