112 ultrex was working fine except the lower unit is too hot to touch. Obviously we quit using it. Any ideas what would cause this
112 ultrex was working fine except the lower unit is too hot to touch. Obviously we quit using it. Any ideas what would cause this
Do you happen to have lithium batteries, and did you happen to run it past 8.5 for an extended period of time?
1985 Skeeter SF-175 & 1985 Evinrude 150 XP (with VRO removed)
2x Humminbird 1199 with Humminbird 360 and Side Imaging & Garmin Echomap UHD 93sv with LVS32
Minn Kota Ultrex 80 45" DCS Advanced GPS
Millennium Spyderlok Crappie Rod holders (this boat is primarily used for crappie fishing)
Yes and yes. But I actually have been doing this on our other boat for years though without any issues.Originally Posted by jjue1979
Highly frowned upon....
Marks Props 317-398-9294, 1850 East 225 South, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176 propellerman59@gmail.com http://www.marksprops.com/index.html
Did your other boat have lithium batteries also?
Yes
Which part . Lithium batteries or using my tm on high?
Highly frowned upon....
PER MANUAL
"Minn Kota trolling motors can run on Lithium-Ion batteries. However, they are specifically designed to run on traditional lead acid
batteries (flooded, AGM or GEL). Lithium-Ion batteries maintain higher voltages for longer periods of time than lead-acid. Therefore,
running a Minn Kota trolling motor at speeds higher than 85% for a prolonged period could cause permanent damage to the motor."
Marks Props 317-398-9294, 1850 East 225 South, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176 propellerman59@gmail.com http://www.marksprops.com/index.html
The good news is that running 85% on a lithium battery runs the motor as fast as 100% on a lead acid, so you're not really losing anything.
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