MinnKota Terrova - Wobbling a bit - at higher speeds it shakes its head "NO"

Friday I hit my TM pretty hard on something (i never saw it!)Doh....When fishing Saturday, I definately have a "wobble"...a vibration,,,somewhat like the TM is shakin' its head ..saying no!...motor seems to be working well...although on Saturday, my spot lock would just cancel.

I would also add that this weekend I did manage to get my line caught in motor a time or two. I'm learning to spider rig. So I plan to take off prop and make sure there is no line in there...

Any other thoughts?
All thoughts appreciatedThumbs Up

I guess the place I'd start is with the prop. First, if you hit something hard, do an inspection of the blades. Are they all there, is a part cracked or broken off? An unbalanced prop could certainly cause the symptoms you describe. Then, take the prop off and clean out any line that got between the prop and the lower unit housing. Let's address this before thinking about the spot lock issue, which sounds related to power/battery.

While you have the prop off check the shaft and make sure you didn't bend it.

Unless it's the prop, I'd bet the shaft is bent. I recieved a brand new tm from MK that had a bent shaft. If that's the problem you'll see it after removing the prop and turning the speed on to @ #1 setting.

I am guessing the prop as well. but if it is the shaft, I think it is guarnteed not to break, and I don't think that composit shaft will bend, just break. good luck

I believe BB is referencing the motor shaft .

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Originally Posted by Cane Pole

I believe BB is referencing the motor shaft .

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Yep

I had a bent shear pin causing mine to vibrate. Ferdi aka Fred

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