Seastar Solutions Autopilot Pump - MAINTENANCE

Autopilot Pump
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3.1.5
• Holding the cylinder body (Outboard Front Mount cylinder) or rod
(Side Mount
cylinder) to prevent the body/rod from moving, turn the
steering wheel
clockwise until a steady stream of air free oil comes out
of the bleeder.
• Run SeaStar Autopilot pump continuously in the same direction
you have been turning for a minimum of 2 minutes.
• While continuing to turn the wheel close the bleed fitting for your
application and let go of the cylinder body/rod.
• Torque all cylinder bleed fittings to 180 in-lbs.
TURN CLOCKWISE
CLOSE LEFT SIDE
BLEEDER
TURN CLOCKWISE
CLOSE
RIGHT SIDE
BLEEDER
Outboard Front Mount & HC5332-2 Cylinder
Side Mount / Splashwell Mount Cylinder
All Balanced Cylinder. Inboard & Sterndrive Cylinders
TURN CLOCKWISE
CLOSE
RIGHT SIDE
BLEEDER
Prior to operating system,
perform Oil Level System
Check, refer to page 20.
CAUTION
3.1.6
• Open Autopilot pump reservoir bleed fitting. Refer to figure 9.
• Wait approximately 30 seconds while reservoir purges. Fluid may
or may not exit bleeder at this time depending on individual
configuration.
• Close reservoir bleed fitting and torque to 180 in-lbs.
RESERVOIR BLEED FITTING
Figure 9.
AUTOPILOT PUMP