Raymarine SportPilot User Manual page 32

Chapter 4: Installing the SportPilot
Mounting the linear rudder position sensor
1. Use the steering system to position the bullhorn ram amidships.
2. If necessary, release the hydraulic pressure from the boat's
Note: Contact your steering gear manufacture for advice on this step,
and follow their instructions for releasing the hydraulic pressure.
3. Loosen the starboard bolt that secures the bullhorn ram's shaft to
4. Fit the U-bracket (supplied) over the end bracket and the bullhorn
5. Hand tighten the starboard bolt to hold the U-bracket in place.
6. Fully open the hose clamps (supplied) using a flat bladed
7. Place the spacers (supplied) on the bullhorn ram and use adhesive
8. Pull out the rudder sensor's shaft until its alignment mark is level
9. Position the rudder sensor against the spacers so the threaded rod
A
Equal travel
port and starboard
B
Un-equal travel
port and starboard
hydraulic steering system
the end bracket.
ram's shaft.
screwdriver, then hang them over the bullhorn ram.
tape to secure them temporarily.
with the end of the barrel.
end of its shaft passes through the U-bracket.
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