Minnkota problem

  • ajw1975
    Posts: 32
    February 2, 2014 at 10:23 am #1356843

    I have maxim 65 lb thrust motor here. The problem I’m having is when I turn power onto the unit I get a clicking sound out of the foot pedal. Will not spin the prop. Everything is charged up and checked the connections. All good. The issue is that I had some visitors in the young age range thinking they were fishing and got to playing with the trolling motor and left it on. It drained the battery’s down and I don’t know how long it was on. Any help wold be greatly appreciated.

    eyekatcher
    Lakeville, MN
    Posts: 966
    February 2, 2014 at 10:38 am #1385194

    I would get a reading on the actual battery voltage first.

    ajw1975
    Posts: 32
    February 2, 2014 at 12:29 pm #1385229

    Voltage is good on both batterys

    dougloew64
    Posts: 18
    February 2, 2014 at 2:41 pm #1385254

    Take the prop off and check the shear pin. I know you said the sound was coming from the pedal but its worth a look see.

    joshkral
    Posts: 100
    February 2, 2014 at 8:27 pm #1385319

    Is it a cable driven foot pedal? If not it might be an electrical short in the pedal.

    Ron
    Victoria, mn
    Posts: 810
    February 3, 2014 at 6:37 am #1385347

    Trolling motors are designed to run underwater only. The water cools the case to prevent overheating of the motor windings. Your guests may have smoked the motor.

    ajw1975
    Posts: 32
    February 3, 2014 at 9:19 am #1385435

    That’s what I’m afraid of. Going to dig a little further
    After work. Thanks for the help

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