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Check for leaks (sheet 2)
3. Turn the wheel to starboard, and when the hard over point is reached, continue turning to starboard to pressurize the starboard lines, until the safety valve releases. At this point, the fluid in the starboard line will be at maximum pressure and the wheel has a 'lumpy' feel when turned further to starboard.
4. With the starboard lines at maximum pressure, check the starboard lines for leaks, paying particular attention to the joints.
If a leak occurs, turn the wheel to port to release the pressure, then repair the leak and repeat steps 3 & 4.
5. After 24 hours,
Autopilot checks & setup
WARNING:
Before switching on power to the course computer, make sure that personnel are clear of the steering gear and outboard motor(s), and that the boat is securely moored.
1.Switch on power to the S1000 system.
2.Carry out the Checking direction of turn procedure (below).
Checking direction of turn - sheet 1
Before casting off, check that the S1000 operates the boat's steering system in the correct direction:
1. At the S100 Remote, hold down STANDBY for 2 | SETUP |
seconds, to enter Setup mode. |
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Continue on sheet 2