Johnson Trolling Mtr. Mod.JBF4Y Ser.H2157669

[ttowner50]

My trolling mtr blows the 20A fuse on my 12v battery when in 24v mode.The third time I tried it I lost med. speed.Have checked wiring,have rewired adaptor assembly, replaced 4 position selector switch. Is the arch arrestor the problem? Replaced motor last year. Does anyone have any ideas? Getting tired of buying parts for it. I am an electrician, but 12/24v DC systems are a totaly different animal.

 

[OBJ]

Re: Johnson Trolling Mtr. Mod.JBF4Y Ser.H2157669

Hi ya' ttowner....<br /><br />First....the 20amp fuse ain't gitten it. Should be a 40amp. I got a 24volt and my bud got a 12/24 and we both use 40amp fuses or circuit breakers.<br /><br />Second.....IMHO....ya' got one of the best TMs' made.<br /><br />Jim<br /><br />EDIT: JB will kill me if I don't offer the proper "WELCOME ABOARD IBOATS" gesture. <br /><br />No kiddin'.....glad to have you with us! Check the place out...really neat.

 

[ttowner50]

Re: Johnson Trolling Mtr. Mod.JBF4Y Ser.H2157669

I'll try some larger fuses. I've been using 20A fuses as long as I've had my boat(12yrs)without any problems. Buy the way, I have a manual for my 98'150HP Johnson outboard which is good. But it isn't much help for troubleshooting. I had trouble starting my outboard for the longest time. Got on this message board and foung out my manual/auto lever on the primer solenoid was in the wrong position. Couldn't find out anything about it in my manual. Starts like a charm now. Thanks to you guys on this message board.<br /> Bob

 

[ttowner50]

Re: Johnson Trolling Mtr. Mod.JBF4Y Ser.H2157669

Back to the trolling motor. Can someone tell me what device gives the trolling motor its six speeds? I know you can get 2 speeds from 12/24 but what about the other 4?