Lewmar 185TT - Operating and Servicing Your Thruster; Operating Your Thruster; Servicing Your Thruster

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Electric/Hydraulic Stern Thruster
Models 185TT, 250TT & 300TT
GB
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Electric/Hydraulic Stern Thruster
Models 185TT, 250TT & 300TT
GB
3. Operating your thruster
4. Servicing your thruster
NOTE: Stern thrusters are more likely to attract
‘debris’,so it is necessar y to regularly check
the tunnel.
At the annual boat service.
• Remove any debris from tunnel, prop and hub.
• Replace the anode.
• If the prop is damaged or heavily contaminated,
replace it, best to be safe.
• Inspect motor, ensure all leads are still tight.
• Check all bolts and nuts are to correct torque.
• Check the motor assembly is dry and that the
compartment is water tight.
• Check stern tube for cracks or damage.
• Check and clean out thruster compartment.
NOTE: Refer to the main thruster manual for
control options.
• Please ensure that you thoroughly understand
the operation and safety requirements of the
thruster.
Fig. 3.11
Your thruster should not be operated close to
swimmers, as a powerful suction of water is
generated when in use.