Quote Originally Posted by Ranger Randy 521-C View Post
Hey Steve,

I have been the proud owner of my 2015 Ranger 521-c for 10 months now "Great Boat". That remote drain plug on the other hand has been a hassle from day one. I finally pulled the wire off the selector toggle switch the other day (trying to open the plug) applied to much force. I said to heck with the thing and started using it in a manual mode as you suggest. Unless you are a very agile individual and don't mind getting down in the mud I wouldn't suggest that approach AT ALL. That's an awkward position you need to get into to get to that plug wayyyyyy up under the transom... I finally bit the bullet, wired the selector toggle back up by simply bending the wire thru the levor (not complicated). I mounted the mechanism back in place and functioned the plug. The calibration isn't quite right (doesn't show or go all the way to the open position) but it works like a champ!!! and I can appy more force now without worrying about it. I always add a touch of silicone to the plug (around the O-ring) and now have no problem getting it to seat all the way (you can hear and feel the click when it seats). Mainly I can open the thing with no problem now, it just doesn't stroke all the way out. I would recommend you don't trailer with the plug out as it will collect dust, dirt and debris from the road due to the silicone. Hope this helps...
This problem is caused because the little red plug is out of round. Take the plug out, remove o ring and file the sides where the two halves come together. Now insert the plug and turn it in the drain. It should turn freely without catching any edges. If it doesnt, continue to file until it is turns freely. Once it turns freely, put o ring on and reassemble. Put a small amount of lube on o ring. You will now have the best working drain plug with no binding ever.