Chapter 4: Installing the SportPilot
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Notes: (1)
To allow for the bullhorn’s movement, leave a loop of cable at the end of
the linear rudder position sensor.
(2)
You will plug the moulded connector into the
RUDDER REF
socket when
installing the SportPilot (see page 42).
Post installation checks
When you have connected the sensor to your SportPilot, pressurize the steering
system (if required).
Note:
Contact your steering gear manufacture for advice on this step. Follow their instruc-
tions for re-pressurizing the hydraulic pressure.
Rotary rudder position sensor – installation
(hydraulic inboard steering systems)
Note:
Hydraulic inboard steering systems
MUST
be fitted with a linear rudder position
sensor.
The rotary rudder position sensor can be used on hydraulic inboard steering
systems to transmit the precise position of the boat’s steering to the SportPilot.
Depending on your engine installation, you can mount the sensor to the steering
arm, or to the tie bar.
D1544-2
RUDDER REF cable
Scotchlock
connector
Linear rudder position sensor cable
140 mm (5.5 in)
187 mm (7.35 in)
70 mm (2.75 in)
60
mm
(2.4
in)
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