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| I have a 80lb PD minnkota unit that locks into place when lowered into the water about half the time. If I don't check it and it isn't locked then it comes out of the water. The time it isn't locking down I can pull up on the release handle and it will lock. The only thing that I changed on the unit was tightening the mounting bolts before a trip to Canada. Has anyone ever had this isssue? I did a search on the site and couldn't find a similar issue but I thought I had read about this issue. Any thoughts or ideas would be appreciated.
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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | Hello!!
As you look at the motor from inside the bow of the boat, remove the right side plate... There should be a spring attached to the lever system that can come undone due to losing a retaining ring. Not sure if this is the issue, but it is something easy to check and fix...
Steve |
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Location: Norway | Had the same issue with mine, sprayed some lubricant on the release handle-spring-mechanic thingie.
Michael
Edited by Pikopath 7/28/2010 4:47 PM
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Location: Madison Wi. Chain | Same problem, with the same trolling motor. Fix, take off side plate and connect the spring in it's proper place. BG |
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Minnkota motor not locking down