Burnt-out (?) Trolling Motor

[DATDANGGADUDE]

I have a trolling motor that I think has burnt-out, but I do not know that FOR SURE . <br />If I were to open it up, what are some repair areas/tips that I can try and test this theory <br />( hopefully, to be false ) ?<br /><br />Thank You !

 

[jtexas]

Re: Burnt-out (?) Trolling Motor

foot control or hand control?<br /><br />First thing is, I think, make sure it's not just a switch. Find the wires leading down to the powerhead & test for continuity from the pos to neg. <br /><br />If you don't have a continuity tester, you could just hot-wire 'em to the battery & see if it'll spin. If it don't, though, disconnect it immediately before anything has a chance to catch on fire.

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Burnt-out (?) Trolling Motor

Minn Kotas have a fuseable link type thing in the foot pedal. I just had to bypass one the other day to finnish a fishing trip.