I have an issue with my kicker motor. When I am motoring in rougher water my kicker will drop down after a few bumps. Basically it doesn't lock into position properly and if the boat bounces there is a good chance the kicker will lift up and then drop down to the next tilt slot.
Another thing it does (which I think is related) is when I lift the motor up after a day of fishing I have to reach in behind the motor and press the little tab in to engage it. If I just press the tab on the front and lift the motor up it will just drop back down because that tab doesn't lock itself in.
Anyone had this happen and know what the quick fix is? I am wondering if it's a bad spring or something similar but on inspection it seems ok.
Another thing it does (which I think is related) is when I lift the motor up after a day of fishing I have to reach in behind the motor and press the little tab in to engage it. If I just press the tab on the front and lift the motor up it will just drop back down because that tab doesn't lock itself in.
Anyone had this happen and know what the quick fix is? I am wondering if it's a bad spring or something similar but on inspection it seems ok.