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Another Ultrex question
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04/21/20 01:11 AM
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savntay
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Ok, I have a new to me boat and I have noticed that my Ultrex is hard to maneuver. It turns but I really have to push down on the foot pedal. Is this normal? I have had other trolling motors and would not have work this hard.
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Re: Another Ultrex question
[Re: savntay]
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04/21/20 02:16 AM
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Bobby Milam
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No it should not be hard. Look underneath it. I have read about this issue others have had but don't recall whether it was an adjustment knob, a spring or an obstruction that caused it. Suppose to be a simple fix. Might try the search feature for it.
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Re: Another Ultrex question
[Re: Bobby Milam]
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04/21/20 03:09 AM
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savntay
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No it should not be hard. Look underneath it. I have read about this issue others have had but don't recall whether it was an adjustment knob, a spring or an obstruction that caused it. Suppose to be a simple fix. Might try the search feature for it. Thanks for the input
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Re: Another Ultrex question
[Re: savntay]
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04/21/20 06:57 PM
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Wayne P.
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Ok, I have a new to me boat and I have noticed that my Ultrex is hard to maneuver. It turns but I really have to push down on the foot pedal. Is this normal? I have had other trolling motors and would not have work this hard. Hard steering could be cable wear depending on the age of the motor. That was an issue a couple of years ago. New cables fix that. Could be a failing circuit board. There is a tension screw under the pedal. If all is as it should be, you should be able to steer your motor with your fingers. It has electric power steering.
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Re: Another Ultrex question
[Re: Wayne P.]
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04/22/20 03:10 PM
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Zach Z
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It possible could be the steering sensor that is messing up. I'm a warranty center for Minn Kota in Dallas so give me a call at 214-630-8161 and I will help you out as much as possible. The name of the warranty center is Southwest Marine Electronics.
Last edited by Zach Z; 04/22/20 03:11 PM.
Southwest Marine Electronics 605 W Mockingbird, Dallas TX 214-630-8161 ask for Zach Tarleton State Alumni
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