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The Ulterra seems like a fiendishly complex machine, and Minn Kota doesn’t have an ‘official’ belt replacement procedure for owners. (They REALLY want you to go to one of their Authorized Dealers or Service Centers, who undoubtedly do have a written procedure from the manufacturer). As a result, there is some crazy stuff on the internet on this topic. One dude took the lift actuator assembly COMPLETELY APART, and spent 15 minutes of video time trying to get it all back together. Another guy cut the control head wiring, removed the head and pulled the lift actuator completely off the motor shaft – for no obvious reason. A third guy did a three-minute video on how he STAPLES the broken belts back together.
Anyway, I got it fixed – and the lift mechanism runs smoother and more quietly than it ever has. I did this without removing the control head, opening any sealed assemblies, or touching any wiring. I didn’t have to remove anything from the unit apart from a few screws. The whole process took about an hour, but I’m confident I could do it in 30 minutes next time. Please feel free to contact me if anyone ever breaks a belt and wants some input on how to get it going again…
