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 You must disconnect the battery during maintenance.
 Always thoroughly rinse your electric outboard motor with fresh water after every use in salt
water. Only rinse the areas that have been in contact with salt water, avoid getting the top cover
wet as this may damage the circuitry inside.
 Check behind the propeller after each day for weeds, fishing line or other debris that may get
wrapped behind the propeller.
 Lubricate all the pivot points with a non-aerosol lubricant. Never use an aerosol lubricant as many
types contain harmful propellants that can cause damage to various parts of your electric motor.
 Check tightness of the battery lead connections.
 Visually check condition of main battery cables.
 Inspect for loose or corroded wiring connections.
 Clean terminals with a wire brush and replace any frayed wires. Lack of maintenance may cause
excessive heat and loss of power.
 Inspect for tightness of all nuts, bolts and screws.
 Recharge batteries after each use. Follow the battery manufacture's recommendations for battery
maintenance.
 Be sure to choose a well ventilated and dry location when storing the motor for long periods.
Never leave the motor outside, as this may cause damaged to the magnet of the driving unit.
During freezing temperatures, when your electric motor is not being used, it should be stored in
an area where it will not freeze.
Loss of Power
 Propeller may be fouled. Remove propeller, clean and replace.
 Battery connections may be corroded.
 Battery has low voltage, recharge.
 Battery may be faulty, recharge and check.
 Insufficient cable size from battery to motor wiring, 13mm2 thickness / 6 gauge wire (AWG)
recommended.
 Bad or faulty connection in boat wiring or electric motor wiring
 Permanent magnet cracked or chipped. Motor will whine or grind.
Motor drains battery
 Line behind propeller. Remove propeller and check for line or weeds.
 Short or bad connection in wiring. Check wires in top housing.
 Battery has bad cell or has lost significant capacity due to extensive use.
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