Troubleshooting & Repair - MINN KOTA VANTAGE 80 Manuel De L'utilisateur

TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR
1. Motor fails to run or lacks power:
• Check battery connections for proper polarity.
• Make sure terminals are clean and corrosion free. Use fi ne sandpaper or emery cloth to clean terminals.
• Check battery water level. Add water if needed.
2. Motor loses power after a short running time:
• Check battery charge. If low, restore to full charge.
3. You experience prop vibration during normal operation:
• Remove and rotate the prop 180°. See removal instructions in the Propeller Replacement section.
4. The lower unit does not fully deploy:
• Check for shallow water or underwater obstructions.
5. The deployed lower unit does not fully retract:
• Press the DOWN button so the lower unit returns to full deploy. Then press and hold the UP button until the unit is fully
retracted.
6. Experiencing interference with your fi shfi nder:
• You may, in some applications, experience interference in your depth fi nder display. We recommend that you use a seperate
deep cycle marine battery for your trolling motor and that you power the depth fi nder from the starting/cranking battery. If
problems still persist, call our service department at 1-800-227-6433.
ATTENTION: The lift system of the Vantage motor can be aff ected by cold temperatures. At temperatures below 32 degrees
Farenheit., (0 degrees Celsius.), the lubricant in the lift system can become viscous preventing stow/deploy. Also, if this motor is
being used in open water areas at freezing temperatures, ice can form on the telescoping portion of the motor shaft preventing
stow/deploy. In either case, placing the motor in a warm, heated area will restore the lift system to normal operation.
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 minnkotamotors.com, or by calling our customer service
number, 800-227-6433.
FOR FURTHER TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
We off er several options to help you troubleshoot and/or repair your product. Please read through the options listed below.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We have FAQs available on our website to help answer all of your Minn Kota questions. Visit minnkotamotors.com and click on
"Frequently Asked Questions" to fi nd an answer to your question.
CALL US (FOR U.S. AND CANADA)
Our consumer service representatives are available Monday – Friday between 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST at 800-227-6433.
If you are calling to order parts, please have the 11-character serial number from your product, specifi c part numbers, and credit
card information available. This will help expedite your call and allow us to provide you with the best consumer service possible.
You can reference the parts list located in your manual to identify the specifi c part numbers.
EMAIL US
You can email our consumer service department with questions regarding your Minn Kota products. To email your question, visit
minnkotamotors.com and click on "Support".
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS
Minn Kota has over 300 authorized service centers in the United States and Canada where you can purchase parts or get your
products repaired. Please visit our Authorized Service Center page on our website to locate a service center in your area.
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