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Troubleshooting the Force® Trolling Motor, Force® Pro Trolling Motor and Force® Kraken Trolling Motor Anchor Lock
If encountering inconsistencies or lack of functionality with the anchor lock feature on the Force® Trolling Motor, Force® Pro Trolling Motor and the Force® Kraken Trolling Motor, try the following troubleshooting steps:
Ensure the current variation of the depth limiter collar is installed and in good condition (Force® Trolling Motor Only)
Verify the coil cable is not getting bound when the motor is turning
Make certain the sky view is not being obscured by anything (bridges, cliffs, banks, trees, etc.)
Check that the GPS signal LED is green
Address any errors noted on the remote or connected chartplotters
Verify software is up to date
On the remote select Menu > About > then scroll down to find current software
Restore defaults
On the remote select Menu > Settings > Trolling Motor > Restore Defaults > Yes
Set anchor gain setting to 2
On the remote select Menu > Settings > Trolling Motor > Anchor Gain > select 2
Calibrate the Compass
On the remote select Menu > Settings > Trolling Motor > Calibrate > Compass
When using anchor lock there are a few common factors to stay aware of:
Water conditions: If water is rough or fast moving this can have a significant effect on the efficiency of the anchor lock
Size/layout of boat: The size and layout of the boat has a lot to do with the function of anchor lock as the resistance to move through the water changes dramatically
GPS accuracy: Garmin GPS receivers are consumer grade and are accurate to within 15 meters (49 feet) 95% of the time. Generally, users will see accuracy within 5 to 10 meters (16 to 33 feet) under normal conditions. Based on the accuracy of the compass calibration this may vary