TROUBLESHOOTING
1. In the UP or AUTO-UP mode the downrigger stops periodically but the display stays on or the circuit breaker trips
repeatedly.
• Low battery. The battery voltage at the power cord is less than 11.5 volts (measure with a volt meter while the
downrigger is pulling up the weight).
• Power cable is too long or too small in diameter.
• Do not overload the downrigger. It is designed to lift up to 20 lb. weights only.
2. Unit does not turn on.
• Check polarity on power cable.
• Check circuit breaker(s)
3. Unit does not count the amount of cable retrieved correctly.
• Verify that the correct line type (Coated/Uncoated) and line on reel is set to the correct length.
4. Unit does not count the depth correctly.
• Current was interrupted and circuit board was reset.
• Check power cable connections and try to prevent power interruption.
• Retrieve the trolling weight using UP or AUTO-UP.
• Unplug the power cable for 30 seconds and then reconnect.
• Reset the Zero Depth to your desired position.
• Verify that all magnets are present in the spool.
5. Clutch slips.
• Retighten clutch knob. Clutch knob should be just tight enough that the clutch does not slip when downrigger is in
normal use. Do not use tools of any kind to tighten the clutch, hand tightening should always be suffi cient.
Check clutch disc condition by removing side cover and spool. Replace if necessary.
6. Unit does not stop at water line.
• Using the up and down buttons, adjust the weight so it is at or a little below the water line. Use the Water Zero
button to set that as the new water zero point. Note: due to cable stack this water zero point may shift up or down.
It may have to be adjusted continuously depending on the amount of up and down cycles.
noTE: For all other malfunctions, visit an Authorized Service Center. You can search for an Authorized Service Center
in your area by visiting our Authorized Service Center page, found online at cannondownriggers.com, or by calling our
customer service number, 800-227-6433.
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