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| also need to complete an autopilot steering check. Refer to the control | also need to complete an autopilot steering check. Refer to the control | ||
| unit handbook for more details.\\ | unit handbook for more details.\\ | ||
| - | D5172-2\\ | + | \\ |
| - | Bypass valve\\ | + | === Bleeding the system |
| - | Secondary steering ram\\ | + | \\ |
| - | Manual steering system\\ | + | |
| - | Autopilot pump\\ | + | |
| - | connect to CLUTCH\\ | + | |
| - | on course computer\\ | + | |
| - | connect to MOTOR\\ | + | |
| - | on course computer | + | |
| - | 16 Hydraulic Pump - Installation Guide | + | |
| - | Bleeding the system\\ | + | |
| Bleeding the hydraulic system correctly is one of the most important | Bleeding the hydraulic system correctly is one of the most important | ||
| steps when installing the autopilot hydraulic pump. If there is any air | steps when installing the autopilot hydraulic pump. If there is any air | ||
| in the system the steering will feel spongy, particularly when you turn | in the system the steering will feel spongy, particularly when you turn | ||
| the wheel to hardover.\\ | the wheel to hardover.\\ | ||
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| CAUTION:\\ | CAUTION:\\ | ||
| Any air in the hydraulic system will greatly reduce the | Any air in the hydraulic system will greatly reduce the | ||
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| steering system, follow these steps to bleed the autopilot pump when | steering system, follow these steps to bleed the autopilot pump when | ||
| you have installed and set up the rest of the autopilot system:\\ | you have installed and set up the rest of the autopilot system:\\ | ||
| - | 1. With the system in auto mode, press the -10 button ten times:\\ | + | \\ |
| - | • the autopilot pump will try to drive the rudder to port\\ | + | - With the system in auto mode, press the -10 button ten times:\\ |
| - | • counter this rudder movement by turning the helm to | + | |
| - | starboard to keep the rudder stationary\\ | + | |
| - | • you will be able to feel any air in the helm pump: any air in this | + | |
| - | side of the pump will rise to the helm pump and exhaust into | + | |
| - | the reservoir\\ | + | |
| - | • continue until all of the air is out of this side of the pump\\ | + | |
| - | 2. Clear any air on the other side of the pump:\\ | + | |
| - | • press the +10 button ten times\\ | + | |
| - | • the autopilot will try to drive the rudder to starboard\\ | + | |
| - | • counter the rudder movement by turning the helm to port\\ | + | |
| - | • continue until all of the air is out of this side of the pump\\ | + | |
| - | 3. Repeat in both directions until both sides of the help pump are | + | |
| - | totally free of air.\\ | + | |
| Note: Monitor the reservoir at all times and top up with the | Note: Monitor the reservoir at all times and top up with the | ||
| manufacturer’s recommended hydraulic fluid as required.\\ | manufacturer’s recommended hydraulic fluid as required.\\ | ||