this could go under the equipment section of the forum, but i will post it here since it's an issue I'm having with my kayak.

When you disengage the foot pedal to deploy the trolling motor, my prop is not moving forward so that I can release it into the water. I have seen videos where people mention to add a bungee cord inside the spiraled flex wire that goes from the head unit down to the motor. but I'm not seeing instructions on exactly how to do this. how much tension does said bungee need to have, and where exactly are you securing it to. that's if exact location is important.

i believe that once this is installed, if i press the release button, the trolling motor will jump forward out of the cradle. that's the end result anyways.

Armor All on the shaft is what has been my best friend in this. It works pretty well. Apply as needed.

Minn kota suggests using pledge as a cleaner/lube on the shaft. (I promise this was a G rated response)