13.15 BOW THRUSTER

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Problem Cause Corrective action
1. The electric motor does not turn and the warning light on the control panel is off No electric power supply Check that the main magneto-thermal has been activated
Check the status of the fuses of the control and main current; if necessary, replace them
Possible presence of a short circuit; check the cables
2. The electric motor does not turn and the warning light on the control panel is on Presence of a foreign body in the tunnel, which blocks the propeller

Check and eliminate the cause of the block

3. The motor turns too slowly The battery is insufficiently charged
The contact of the carbon blades is poor
Presence of seaweeds or fishing line stuck in the propeller

Adequately charge the batteries
Replace the blades
Proceed to clean

4. The motor turns (too) quickly but there is no propulsion

The safety pin has broken due to the presence of an object in the tunnel

Replace the safety pin and eliminate the cause of the block of the propeller

5. The thruster leaks oil inside the yacht

Damage to the circuit or to seals

Check the hose and its connections and, if possible, repair the damage
Check the sealing ring on the foot shaft and, if possible, repair the damage

6. The thruster leaks oil but not inside the yacht

Damage to the circuit or to seals

Check the sealing rings of the thruster shaft, at foot base