I have a Minnkota 80 pound thrust on my Tritoon and it has very few hours on it. I just replaced one deep cycle battery and brought up the voltage to the normal 25 volts DC. My indicator on the housing shows fully charged but when I attempt to cycle the motor prop ...nothing! I hear what appears to sound like solenoid actuating but nothing. The prop is free from any fishing line etc and turns freely by hand. My buddy suggests that I look at the brushes as they might be corroded and stuck in their little housing not allowing them to properly function on the commutator. Again, I have full voltage all the way to the "torpedo looking prop head."
Any suggestions as to how to go about troubleshoot this issue?
Thanks!
JohnC
MinnKota 80 lb Trolling Motor troubleshooting
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Re: MinnKota 80 lb Trolling Motor troubleshooting
Is it set up for 24 volt I have a 70lb thrust it is a 24 volt
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Re: MinnKota 80 lb Trolling Motor troubleshooting
I should have said 24 volt system. It's pretty normal for both batteries to be 12. ? Volts and combined they often hold a charge exceeding 24 volts.
Thanks for the post.
JohnC
Thanks for the post.
JohnC