Cleaning the motor
The motor can be rinsed with freshwater, then wiped down with a cloth dampened with an aqueous based silicone spray as directed below.
*Do not spray water into the ventilation openings in the head of the motor.
Lubricating the motor
Lubricating the shaft of your motor can assist in deploying and stowing your motor. You will want to use a water-based silicone spray. Sprays like Pledge or Armor-All work well.
*Minn Kota does not recommend using oil-based lubricants like WD-40 because oil-based sprays will attract dirt and debris and cause issues.
To lubricate your shaft, wipe the shaft with a rag or paper towel with the Pledge or Armor-All on it or spray the shaft down with the spray and wipe it to evenly coat the shaft.
Electric Steer Foot Pedal Maintenance
If the foot pedal isn't responding, debris maybe inside the foot pedal. You can use the cleaning procedure below. This procedure applies to both Ulterra and Terrova foot pedals.
Step 1. Turn the foot pedal upside down and remove the two screws shown with a #2 Phillips screwdriver.
Step 2. Flip foot pedal over and lift heel/toe pedal off.
Step 3. Check for rocks, twigs, sand, or other debris that may be lodged under buttons or button arms. The foot pedal is
water proof and can be sprayed off with water to remove any foreign objects such as sand and rocks.
Below are pictures of typical locations debris can reside which may cause undesirable foot pedal operations.
Step 4. Once the foot pedal is clean the heel/toe pedal can be reinstalled with the original springs and Phillips screws.
If the steps above do not correct the issue then further diagnoses to the motor is needed, we recommend taking the motor to an Authorized Service Provider for repair.
