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SEASTAR Hydraulics
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
FAULT
CAUSE
SOLUTION
These troubleshooting notes have been gathered from several
cases throughout the years. Whenever a solution calls for removal
of parts, disassembly of parts etc. The work must ONLY be
performed by a ‘Qualified Marine Technician’.
NOTICE
8. Helm locks up in both
directions
Hoses installed in the wrong
ports.
Kinked or collapsed line
Review the plumbing diagrams for your system
noted on page 9 through page 11, confirm
that your hoses are hooked up correctly.
Check ALL lines for sign of a collapsed or
kinked line.
9. Helm only turns in
one direction and free
wheels in the other
Port or Starboard line is
connected to the reservoir R
port on the Autopilot Pump.
Review the plumbing diagrams for your system
noted on page 9 through page 11, confirm
that your hoses are hooked up correctly.
1. Steering response is
slow and feels bumpy
Leak/Air in system
Repeat system check inspecting system
for leaks.
Rebleed system.
2. Steering is very hard
(stiff)
Partially kinked or
collapsed line
Check all lines for signs of a collapsed or
kinked line
3. Autopilot motor is really
hot to the touch
Partially kinked or
collapsed line
Controller settings are
incorrect
See step 2
Refer to autopilot controller manual
4. Autopilot pump steering
in wrong direction
Motor polarity reversed
Reverse motor leads at Autopilot controller
5. Autopilot pump will not
turn on
Blown Fuse
Electrical connections
are wrong
Check for blown fuses and bad connections in
Autopilot wiring. Refer to page 12.
6. Autopilot pump draws
too much current
Partially kinked or
collapsed line.
Controller not properly sized
See step 2
Review pump Specifications
7. Autopilot pump hunts/
overshoots
Refer to autopilot controller
manual
Refer to autopilot controller manual
Содержание Autopilot Pump
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