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S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide

2. Bleeding the steering system

WARNING:

Do not allow hydraulic fluid to come into contact with your skin. Wear the protective nitrile gloves provided when working with hydraulic fluid.

Connecting the autopilot pump will introduce air into the steering system, making it feel ‘spongy’ and ‘lumpy’ to operate. To return the steering system to smooth operation, use the procedure given here to bleed the air from the system.

Bleed procedure, sheet 1

1. Top up the helm pump with hydraulic fluid.

2. Loosen the autopilot pump bleed screw 2 full turns.

 

 

 

 

 

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Raymarine S1000 manual Bleeding the steering system, Bleed procedure, sheet