kickingfrog Posted April 24, 2015 Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 Don't know if everyone but me already knows this or not but figured I'd put it out there. At some point during the last half of the year my trolling motor would sometimes lose power as I increased the rpms with the footpeddle. It was only near the top end and I hardly ever used it that high and I'd forget about it until it would happen again. Flash-forward to this spring and prep time for the boat. I remembered the loss of power and started taking things apart. The foot peddle has a slider that is the contact. It was a little gummed up and had a little too much "play" in it. Cleaned up the contacts and tightened up the screws and she works right through all the settings again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creditmaster Posted April 24, 2015 Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 they need some service now and then lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted April 24, 2015 Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 Tried doing the same a couple years back Rob but instead managed to bugger up the entire peddle. Thanks to you it's just great knowing it was all human error. lol. Good show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted April 24, 2015 Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 Just like my TIG pedal.... needs a good hit from time to time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted April 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) Tried doing the same a couple years back Rob but instead managed to bugger up the entire peddle. Thanks to you it's just great knowing it was all human error. lol. Good show! There was a point where I thought to myself that I should have started to take pictures in case there was some spare parts left over. Edited April 24, 2015 by kickingfrog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted April 24, 2015 Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 Good to hear Rob.Reminds me when I bought my power drive,the guy said don't get the foot pedal wet.I thought he was kidding lol.Turns out that is true. Imagine fishing on a boat and not getting wet in certain conditions.What was Minn Kota thinking ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted April 24, 2015 Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 I give them a good wipe down with Lacquer Thinner to clean contacts without damage or contamination. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted April 24, 2015 Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 Tried doing the same a couple years back Rob but instead managed to bugger up the entire peddle. Thanks to you it's just great knowing it was all human error. lol. Good show! now that made laugh 'til my eyes leaked - that is soooooo why I no longer DIY motors or electrical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted April 24, 2015 Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 Good to hear Rob.Reminds me when I bought my power drive,the guy said don't get the foot pedal wet.I thought he was kidding lol.Turns out that is true. Imagine fishing on a boat and not getting wet in certain conditions.What was Minn Kota thinking ? Funny, I use to take extra special care of my power drive foot pedals. Kept it dry, stored inside etc, but still always had to replace them every year or two. The last one I got has been sitting on the floor of my boat for 2 seasons now. I even left it in there all winter. I hooked my batteries up this spring, and she works like a charm. Lucky?? Probably.....but funny you mentioned that lol....I'm sure I just jinxed myself and it will never work again now LOL S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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