Step 3 - Plan Suitable Mounting Angle; Step 4- Prepare To Fit Torque Restraint - Raymarine SmartPilot X-5R Drive Installation & Setup

Chapter 2: Installing the system
3/4 inch Steering Shaft
1 inch Steering Shaft

Step 3 - Plan suitable mounting angle

The Drive unit MUST be mounted at an angle of no more than 35° from vertical, to
ensure adequate drainage of water for all rotating parts. You MUST also ensure that
the drain hole at the base of the unit is kept clear at all times.
Step 4– Prepare to fit torque restraint
1. If the steering wheel shaft is 1 inch diameter, proceed from step 2 below. If the
3
shaft is /
wheel shaft taper, with the keyways are aligned.
2. Temporarily place the SPX-5R Drive onto the steering shaft, with the torque
restraint at the lowermost point.
Steering wheel
(3/4" shaft fitting)
Steering wheel
(1" shaft fitting)
inch diameter, slide the taper adaptor (supplied) fully onto the steering
4
Taper adaptor,
fits to stub shaft
Taper adaptor
fits to
3/4"
steering shaft
steering
shaft
1" steering
shaft
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