Maintenance
Maintenance of your electric outboard motor is important to ensure its efficiency and longevity. Regularity and accuracy are key. Here are the key things to consider when servicing your electric outboard motor:
Cleaning. If you use the motor in salt water, rinse it with fresh water after each use.
Check the propeller: Before use, check that there are no water plants, lines or other debris stuck behind the propeller. Make sure the propeller is not damaged if it has hit the bottom or other obstacles. If necessary, replace the defective propeller.
Condition of cables. Broken cables can cause malfunctions. Insert anti-rust agent into the cable ends and battery terminals at regular intervals.
Lubrication: lubricate moving parts regularly 5. Check the tightness of all nuts, bolts and screws.
Storage: store the engine in a dry and protected place, especially in winter. Protect the engine from dust and moisture during storage.
Battery: Never connect the cable to the wrong battery terminal.
Performance is declining:
- The propeller may be stuck.Remove the propeller, clean and reinstall.
- Battery connections may be corroded or poorly secured; check the connections.
- Battery low; recharge the battery
- Battery may be faulty; charge and check
Disturbing noise or vibration in the motor:
- The propeller may be stuck.
- The propeller may be damaged or unbalanced.
- The propeller may be damaged or damaged or may be out of balance.
- The propeller may be damaged or damaged, or may be defective or damaged in some way. It should rotate freely
The engine will not start:
- Make sure the connections are not loose or corroded.
- Check that there are no loose or bad connections in the contacts.
- Try turning the propeller by hand. It should rotate freely.
- Battery failure. Charge the battery and check its voltage.