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4.4 Post-installation check
Check the following points after installing the drive and connecting
the course computer:
Check
1
Ensure that the hydraulic ram's mounting foot is well-secured to a
substantial part of the vessel.
2
Ensure that the hydraulic ram is correctly aligned:
• Mounting foot correctly orientated.
• Drive mounted at right angles to tiller arm in a mid-stroke position
when rudder is in a midship position.
• Push rod accurately aligned with tiller arm plane of rotation
(deviation less than 10 degrees for Type 2 drives, or 5 degrees
for Type 3 drives).
3
Ensure that the hydraulic ram rod end is:
• Securely attached to the tiller arm or rudder quadrant.
• Attached at the recommended tiller arm radius for the vessel.
4
Ensure that the motor and clutch cables are correctly routed and
securely connected to the course computer.
5
Ensure that all hydraulic pipes are securely connected with no leaks.
6
Ensure that the reservoir is filled with hydraulic fluid to the correct level.
7
Ensure that the transit screw and seal have been removed from the
reservoir cap. Ensure that the cap is fitted securely to the reservoir.
8
Ensure that the reservoir tap is in the "ON" position.
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Check
9
Ensure that you've completed the hand-steering check (see
check).
10
Ensure the course computer's clutch switch is in the correct position
(refer to
4.3 Course computer
Once you've completed the checks listed above you should perform
an autopilot steering check, to ensure that the autopilot control head,
course computer and drive unit are connected and communicating
correctly. Refer to the handbook that accompanies your course
computer.
Steering
connection).
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