AUTOPILOT
7.1 Instrument maintenance
• To clean the instrument, use only mild soap solution and rinse
with water.
• Do not use detergents or high pressure washing equipment.
• At least once a year, check all your connections and apply
additional silicon paste at each connection point.
• When the instrument is not in use, always fit the instrument
cover for protection
• Storing of instruments when not in use for longer periods: It is
advisable to remove the instruments and transducers and store
them inside the boat or at home preferably at room temperature.
7.2 Drive unit maintenance and inspection
schedule
If the boat does not accumulate below hours within 3 months, the
frequency is every 3:rd month.
Warning!
Failure to rectify any faulty conditions discovered as a result of the inspection could
cause sudden loss of Autopilot control, with consequential danger. It is recommended
that all items referenced in the following table be inspected before commencing any
cruise.
Type Equipment Checks Remedy Inspection
frequency
Hydraulic Oil reservoir level Correct Fill 200 hrs
Oil condition Discoloration
Contamination Flush system and
replace the oil 1000 hrs
1000 hrs
Hydraulic piping Damage
Leaks & Corrosion Replace 1000 hrs
Hydraulic fittings Damage
Leaks & Loosening Replace
Tighten 500 hrs
Piston rod seals
on pumpset Leaking Replace 1000 hrs
Mechanica Linear drive Corrosion Replace or Repair 2000 hrs
Tiller arm Corrosion Replace 2000 hrs
Tiller bolts Corrosion
Loosening Replace
Tighten 2000 hrs
500 hrs
Rod end bolt
on linear drive Corrosion
Loosening Replace
Tighten 2000 hrs
500 hrs
Trunnion bolts
on linear drive Corrosion
Loosening Replace
Tighten 2000 hrs
500 hrs
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