Troubleshooting
PROBLEM:
In the UP or
SOLUTION:
•Low battery. The battery voltage at the power cord is less than 11.5 volts (measure with a volt meter while the downrigger is pulling up the weight).
•Power cable is too long or too small in diameter.
•Do not overload the downrigger. It is designed to lift up to 20 lb. weights only.
PROBLEM:
Unit does not turn on.
SOLUTION:
•Check polarity on power cable.
•Check Circuit breaker (s)
PROBLEM:
Unit does not count the depth correctly.
SOLUTION:
Reel no longer has 250 ft of cable. If your reel has more or less than 250 ft of cable this can affect the ac- curacy of the counter.
SOLUTION: | Troubleshooting |
PROBLEM: |
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Clutch slips |
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• Retighten clutch knob. Clutch knob should be |
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just tight enough that the clutch does not slip |
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when downrigger is in normal use. Do not use |
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tools of any kind to tighten the clutch, hand |
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tightening should always be sufficient. |
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• Check clutch disc condition by removing side |
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cover and spool. Replace if necessary. |
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PROBLEM: |
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The Magnum fails to continue running after toggle |
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switch is pushed up and held momentarily, while |
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cable is still in water, or is having problems with the |
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PIC voltage. |
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SOLUTION: |
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Make sure your boat is properly grounded. A boat |
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that is properly grounded has an electrical path from |
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the negative battery terminal to all metal parts on |
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the boat that contact water. Additionally, in saltwater |
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the boat must be have a proper sacrificial zinc an- |
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ode and show a natural electrolysis voltage of 0.7 to |
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0.9volts. The voltage supply to your downrigger must also be bonded to the boat.
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