Minn Kota 48AT cable steer- help?

[rascalP]

Anyone out there know what might be causing my TM problems? It's been running a bit rough and sometimes does not start at all. If it was just intermitant running, I would think a power short somewhere. But when it is running, it sometimes sounds and feels rough. This has been going on for about the last 4 or 5 outings, but the last was the worst with it not starting or starting and stopping depending on the posisition of the motor. So now my thought is brushes. Are these something that need to be replaced occasionally. The motor is about 7 years old. If it is brushes, is that something I can do myself? I have'nt called Minn Kota yet, just poked around on the net -- and posted here.

Thanks for any info

rascal

[Northlander]

1st thing I would do is take the prop off and make sure no mono or superline is clogging up the prop. This could bind and cause a overheating. After that check to make sure the main power cable is ok. Mine has to be wiggled every once in a while to keep it going. Connections must get loose after running at high speeds and bumping into waves.

My old Minkota did the same thing but it was in the circit board and was a cheap fix. I think it was about $70 about 8 years ago.

[rascalP]

No line wrapped on the shaft, and power cord is OK. It just seems like the motor is binding a bit. Tried reversing the prop too. Do cable steer TM have a circuit board? Used it this afternoon and it worked, but sometimes seemed to hum loud -- out of the norm. Didn't have to work it hard -- calm water. Thanks for any input.

rascal