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Always keep the remote control on your person when using the trolling motor. If the operation of the trolling motor needs
to be changed or stopped at any time, you can press
the mount to stop the propeller.
ISSUE 2: UNDER-TIGHTENED POWER CABLE
Garmin has determined the nuts on the power terminals of the trolling motor may not be fully tightened. In certain
situations, this can cause heat to build up on the power cable, which could lead to a brief electrical fire on the wire
insulation. As mandated in the Force Trolling Motor Installation Instructions, you must install a proper circuit breaker,
which can limit heat buildup after the breaker trips. It should also be noted that the wire insulation is flame retardant and
self-extinguishing. These factors help limit the scope and duration of any potential brief electrical fire.
ISSUE 2 COMPLIANCE
Mandatory
ISSUE 2 RESOLUTION
You must disconnect the motor from the battery before servicing the trolling motor to avoid causing an electrical short.
When stowing or deploying the motor and when working on the power-cable terminals, be aware of the risk of entrapment
or pinching from moving parts, which can result in injury.
Tightening the Power Cable Connection without Disassembly
If the trolling motor installation allows enough room to access the power cable connection on the steering system using a
10 mm socket, you can follow these instructions to tighten the nuts. The estimated time to complete this service is
approximately 5 minutes.
1. Disconnect the trolling motor from power.
2. Transition the trolling motor to the deployed position.
3. Pull the rubber shield
servo housing.
Do not overtighten the nuts that secure the power cable. The nuts should be snug
and securely clamp the ring terminal on the power cable, but excessive tightening
may damage the connection.
4. Using a 10 mm socket, tighten the nut
following considerations:
A properly tightened nut will have no gap between the ring terminal on the power cable, the nut, and the
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washer, and you will not be able to move the ring terminal on the post.
If you have a torque wrench (recommended), you should tighten the nuts to 3 ft-lbs (36 in-lbs) (4 N-m).
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5. Pull the rubber shield down to cover the positive terminal.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the negative terminal.
7. Reconnect the trolling motor to power.
Tightening the Power Cable with Minimal Disassembly
In some cases, the mounting location or other factors may make it difficult to access the power cable connection on the
steering system using a 10 mm socket to tighten these connections. In this situation, you can follow these instructions to
partially disassemble the motor and tighten the nuts. The estimated time to complete this service is approximately 15
minutes.
Service Alert 2078
up and away from the positive terminal on the steering
NOTICE
that secures the power cable to the positive terminal, observing the
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on the remote control, press on the foot pedal, or press
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