Propeller on the Force Trolling Motor Will Not Spin

If the propeller on the Force® Trolling Motor is not spinning ensure that the software is up to date and then check the following:

Is the propeller status light on the Trolling Motor display panel turning on or off?

• No

  • No light indicates a pairing issue. Check pedal, remote, and chartplotter to verify pairing

• Yes

• • Pair the remote with the system Select Menu > About > Press cruise control (upper left button) eight times fast => Info

• • If the remote displays the run time of the motor, it is properly communicating with the unit. Contact Marine Product Support  

• • If the remote displays nothing, contact Marine Product Support

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• • Remove the shaft cap and unplug and plug the 6-pin connector

  • If the prop still does not spin, restore defaults to the Force Trolling using the remote
    NOTE: the pairing procedure for the foot pedal, remote and any previously connected chartplotter will need to be repeated, as will the bow offset and compass calibration
    

    • On the remote, press the Menu icon > Settings > Trolling Motor > Restore Defaults

    • Complete Pairing the Foot Pedal, Pairing the Remote Control & the optional process of Connecting to a Chartplotter

    • To perform the bow offset and compass calibration see: Preparing for First Use (Calibration Procedures) from the Getting Started with Force Trolling Motor FAQ

      NOTE: If the trolling motor is adjusted during calibration procedures the prop not spinning issue may reoccur. Keep the trolling motor fully deployed during the Calibration Procedures

    • If the prop still does not spin, contact Marine Product Support

    • If the prop drive of the motor ends up being determined that it needs to be repaired or replaced, contact a certified local repair shop instead of exchanging the drive system

NOTE: If the trolling motor calibration is started and the device is partially stowed after it has been started, this can happen. Recalibrate in the fully deployed position and this should correct the issue.