5 Commissioning the Tiller Pilot
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Further adjustments to heading alignment
If the heading alignment requires further adjustment, enter Compass Deviation Correction again by pressing standby for 1 second.
1.Press auto to skip Deviation Correction and proceed to Heading Alignment.
2.Adjust the heading as described above.
Autopilot operation
Having calibrated the compass, the following procedure is recommended to familiarize yourself with autopilot operation:
1.Steer onto a compass heading and hold the course steady.
2.Place the pushrod end over the tiller pin.
3.Press auto to lock onto the current heading. The tiller pilot should achieve a constant heading in calm sea conditions.
4.Alter course to port or starboard in multiples of 1° and 10°.
Port | Starboard |
or | or |
5.Press standby and remove the pilot to return to hand steering.
5.3Adjusting autopilot performance
The factory setting for rudder gain provides stable control for initial sea trials. However, different boats can vary widely in their response to the helm and further adjustment to the rudder gain may improve the autopilot’s steering characteristics.