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 having problems with foot pedal on my trolling motor..
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10/08/10 01:57 AM
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tx_bullrider66
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whenever i take my foot off the pedal the momentum of the propeller turns the trolling motor itself. i have to constantly keep pressure on the pedal with my foot to keep, it going in any ertin direction. how do i solve this problem? any help would be appreiated. thanks jw.
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 Re: having problems with foot pedal on my trolling motor..
[Re: tx_bullrider66]
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10/08/10 12:33 PM
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rp2987
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There should be a screw located on the foot pedal that adjusts the tension on the cable that moves the motor. Tighten up that screw and it should help. On a MinnKota it is located at the bottom toward the front of the pedal base.
Last edited by rp2987; 10/08/10 12:48 PM.
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Re: having problems with foot pedal on my trolling motor..
[Re: rp2987]
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10/08/10 12:39 PM
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T-Rig Ranger
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On a MonnKota it is locatec at the bottom toward the front of the pedal base. Its hidden under the main cabling at the front of the foot pedal.
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Re: having problems with foot pedal on my trolling motor..
[Re: T-Rig Ranger]
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10/08/10 01:20 PM
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Tracker Tim
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Sounds like something is bent. Upper or lower shaft.
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Re: having problems with foot pedal on my trolling motor..
[Re: Tracker Tim]
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10/14/10 03:33 AM
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tx_bullrider66
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i couldnt find anything bent or a screw to tighten it up. im thinkin about riging up a sprin to stiffin it up. ive got it on my 14 foot jon boat and it almost sent me swimming.
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Re: having problems with foot pedal on my trolling motor..
[Re: tx_bullrider66]
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10/14/10 08:34 AM
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texmexfishin
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I've been having the same problem with mine. I thought that maybe that was just the way they were. This is my 1st bass boat.
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Re: having problems with foot pedal on my trolling motor..
[Re: texmexfishin]
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10/14/10 01:40 PM
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SkeeterRonnie
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must be a motorguide. i have one again, and hate it again... had to get it due to funds and price. 
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Re: having problems with foot pedal on my trolling motor..
[Re: SkeeterRonnie]
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10/14/10 03:21 PM
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greenen
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I can't tighten my motorguide either.
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