Mercury trolling motor problem?

Question

hi i just bought a mercury 45 thrust trolling motor.but it has a problem with it.this is what he wrote--It runs very quiet and smoothly when hooked up to a battery but will not shut off or change speed .

It has a 42 inch long shaft and comes with a folding mount - and it has a telescoping handle . anyone mite know what to look for are what mite need to be repaired are replaced?

Answer 1

Your speed control is bad.Check out these PDF files.

http://sites.mercurymarine.com/portal/pa...

Answer 2

sounds like you just bought someone elses problem.  maybe whoever had it before has straight wired it due to a variable switch problem?  open the top part and give a look.

Answer 3

sure

Answer 4

You do not mention anything of the control circuit. You may have variable speeds wired into it or you may have a rheostat that also may control the speed. It appears like you are just wiring it direct to the battery.