I have a 03 Min Kota Maxxum that doesn't run anymore. The batteries are good. The plug is good. The red arrow lights up on the top of the motor. When I put it on MOM or CON it doesn't run at all. Any suggestions on how to troubleshoot the issue? I read on line that mother board may be an issue. Thanks in advance. D

sounds like a good trotline weight to me don't know if anybody works on them anymore or if you can get parts for them. . .good luck

I'd be looking at a connection problem AFTER where the pedal connects to the unit. It doesn't take much of a "bridge" to cause an open at the chassis mount OR perhaps in the home unit itself. Since the unit runs when switched to "CON" we can eliminate a power supply issue. I'd be looking for an obvious physical problem such as a cold solder joint. Try cleaning the circuit board with silicone spray (SAFE FOR PLASTICS ONLY!!!) and see if that gives you any joy.

Hope this helps and good luck!

Minn kota 74 lbs. prop runs when head turns when rotating motor from centre to right, but stops when you turn motor from centre to left. The light on top stays on.

go to minn kota.com

not enough info. I went the the min kota website, they show four maxxum 80's at different voltages.is it a 12v 24v or larger? without a year model I'll have no reference to what wiring schematic Is the fuse connected inline with the trolling motor? what size amp fuse are you burning up? well I can give you some troubleshooting tips. tools to buy (1) amp gauge. if you are unfamilier with amp gauges make sure you get instruction book with gauge or you could burn yourself. Toubleshooting(1) Remove cover off minn kota trolling motor. black cover ontop of unit were the foot control wires go into.turn over foot control remove cover (2) check for corrosion. any exposed terminals should be cleaned.(3) go to your batteries and clean all connections. make sure the batteries are fully charged.(4) take amp gauge and test positive wire for amp draw as you tun on trollling motor and run it through all speeds. if batteries are in the rear away from trolling motor get a 2nd person to control trolling motor. if the trolling motor is more than a 12v system you will have more than one positive lead to test.GOAL. What your trying to find out is how many amps the trolling motor is really pulling. and at what speeds. under a load in the water and out of the water.how many more amps than the fuse raiting? newer trolling motors come with inline breakers not fuses so I'm guessing your using 30 amp fuses. again without more info i can only guess.

Hi!
Here is a schematic:
Max 55
There is no LIGHTED directional indicator, but there should be an indicator nonetheless on top.
Best of luck!
Mike

I'm installing a Minn Kota Power Drive 70# on my Crestliner Fishhawk. I understand the 24 volt system. however the boat has 2 black, an orange and a red wire running to the batteries. I know black to neg. but where do the orange and red wires go.

.....I think so ;)

Here's a schematic, complete with wiring diagram:
Maxxum 70 Bowmount

Best of luck!
Mike

I am not sure which trolling motor you have but click the link and scroll down to select your trolling motor the battery hookup is the last page

http://www.northlandmarine.com/MinnKotaQuickRef.htm

I use Red Hot Mama batteries. These have held up for longer than any other brands that I have used. These are deep cycle marine wet ones.