Windpilot PACIFIC LIGHT, Manual

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5.3.2 AT THE WINDVANE SHAFT
• If the windvane shaft will not turn easily (for course
adjustment) even when adjustment lever 205 is
released, remove locking screw 206/207 and raise
the windvane shaft.
• Apply WD-40 or Teflon spray and reassemble,
taking care to ensure that bearing 141/142 is
properly positioned.
• Tighten locking screw 206/207 until it stops and
then loosen it slightly so that the windvane shaft
can turn freely. Screw 207 serves merely to hold
the shaft in place if the unit is lifted; it should not be
pressed hard against shaft 140.
5.3.3 AT THE RUDDER AXLE
• If there is friction at the rudder axle, the system will
have to be disassembled and cleaned.
5.3.3.1 DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
• Remove the system from the transom.
• Remove red cap 320.
• Remove screw 327.
• Push shaft 255 down out of bevel gear 325.
• Mark the relative positions of the two gears in the
bevel gear linkage.
• Clean bearing 328.
5.3.3.2 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
• Check the position of the two gears. The lever on
the small gear 305 should be in the ‘quarter past
twelve’ position.
• Check that the pendulum arm is vertical.
• Check that the pendulum rudder blade is in line
with the keel.
• Check that the hole in bevel gear 325 is flush with
the hole in shaft axle 327.
5.3.4 AT THE STEERING LINES
• Do the blocks move freely?
• Are the transmission paths too long?
• Is the wheel too far from the transom (centre
cockpit)?
• Are the main rudder bearings stiff?
• Is the wheel steering system stiff?
5.4 THE PUSH ROD IS BENT
• Check the balance proportion of pendulum rudder
blade 440 (see 1.7 The Pendulum Rudder).
• The push rod can be straightened easily.
5.5 THE WINDVANE SHAFT IS LOOSE
• Tighten bolts 205