Swinging Keel - Pogo 30 Owner's Manual

5. Swinging keel

This chapter does not concern the owners of a fixed keel Pogo 30
The Keel must be in the lower position when sailing
Operation:
Given the electrical power needed to use the keel ram, it is necessary to start the engine tu use the
Hydraulic set of the keel (only for electrical swinging keel systems.
Once the engine is on, the keel movements are piloted by the two buttons located on the starboard
panel of the central.
You may stop the movement at any time using the third red button.
Access to the Hydraulic system:
To access the hydraulic system, unscrew the 4 top aft screws of the central table. Then slide the
entire aft part of the table aft wards.
Maintenance:
A regular checkup of the oil level is recommended to detect eventual leaks. The system oil drain must
be done every two years.
The oil leveling must be done keel in lower position (or ram in shortest position). NEVER EXCEED
MAX MARK, there are risk of tank explosion.
The Oil used is ISO-L-HV type, grade 46 (mineral hydraulic oil, 46 centistokes viscosity).
When getting the boat out of water, perform a visual check of the underwater parts of the keel
system: the rotation axis.
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