Chapter 4: Installing the SportPilot
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Mounting the linear rudder position sensor
1. Use the steering system to position the bullhorn ram amidships.
2. If necessary, release the hydraulic pressure from the boat’s hydraulic steering
system
Note:
Contact your steering gear manufacture for advice on this step, and follow their in-
structions for releasing the hydraulic pressure.
3. Loosen the starboard bolt that secures the bullhorn ram’s shaft to the end
bracket.
4. Fit the U-bracket (supplied) over the end bracket and the bullhorn ram’s shaft.
5. Hand tighten the starboard bolt to hold the U-bracket in place.
6. Fully open the hose clamps (supplied) using a flat bladed screwdriver, then
hang them over the bullhorn ram.
7. Place the spacers (supplied) on the bullhorn ram and use adhesive tape to
secure them temporarily.
8. Pull out the rudder sensor’s shaft until its alignment mark is level with the end
of the barrel.
9. Position the rudder sensor against the spacers so the threaded rod end of its
shaft passes through the U-bracket.
D1676-2
A
B
Equal
travel
port and starboard
Un-equal
travel
port and starboard
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