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| I have copied and pasted this from my website. I have a page on my site i use a kinda a blog. This has seriously worked on every PD motor I have tried it on.
"Over the years I have read many threads on forums about people having difficulties with deploying their Minn Kota Powerdrive trolling motor.I have had my PD for almost 5 years now, and to be truthful I also had problems at first with getting the motor out of the stored position. Then I figured out the trick to make deploying the unit much easier.
These are the steps I take to deploy the motor.
Grab the handle to unlock the unit with one hand, and grab the motor shaft with the other hand.
Pull the handle that unlocks the motor and maintain the "pull" pressure (for lack of better wording).
At the same time you are pulling, use the other hand that is on the motor shaft and push the motor forward.
By now the motor should be free from its resting cradle.Allow the motor to fully deploy and lock it into place.
The real important part is maintaining the "pull" pressure. I have seen many people pull the lock handle enough to get the motor past the locking collar but then relieve their pressure and continue to fight the motor. Hold the pressure until the motor is free from the cradle.
That tip has worked on every PD unit I have tried it on, so quit kicking and slamming your trolling motor and give my tip a try. Also, I have never used any lubricant on the motor shaft.I have heard of people doing that, and I never have.Once I learned my tip I never had any reason to try that. One exception to the lubricant comment would be when fishing in very cold weather, in which case the lubricant can slow the formation of ice on the motor shaft."
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