SeaBotix Inc. - Repair Manuals #21 Gen 2 Thruster Grease

#21 Gen 2 Thruster Grease

Tools Required	Time to Complete	Level of Difficulty
#2 Phillips Screwdriver Kluber Grease	5 minutes 20 minutes including other procedures	Easy

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	Prior to performing this procedure you must first follow these procedures: Shell/Bumper frame removal Flotation module removal
	Step 1 Place vehicle upside down.
	Step 2 - #2 Phillips Screwdriver Remove the six (6) Phillips head screws securing the forward Kort nozzles to the forward thruster assemblies and remove Kort nozzles.
	Step 3 - #2 Phillips Screwdriver Remove the black plastic Phillips head screw at the propeller end of each thruster end cap. Four (4) total.
	Step 4 – Kluber Grease Locate the Kluber brand grease syringe. Push the syringe into the hole exposed from the removal of the plastic screw.
	Step 5 Push grease into the gallery until the expelled grease at the opposite end of the propeller end cap is clean grease.
	Step 6 Repeat steps 11 and 12 for each thruster.
	Step 7 - #2 Phillips Screwdriver Reinstall the black plastic screws into each thruster propeller end cap being careful not to over tighten.
	Step 8 Wipe away excess grease from each thruster.
	Step 9 - #2 Phillips Screwdriver Install the Kort nozzle on the forward thrusters inserting and tightening the 6 Phillips pan head screws. Note: do not over tighten and strip the threads.

Work Environment

Prior to beginning ensure you have a clean and dry workspace. Locate the required tools and parts and have paper towels available. It is a good idea to have a container to keep fasteners in as they are removed. Read through the instructions fully prior to beginning and make sure you understand what they are asking you to do.

Reading Manual

Below is a list of the required tools, estimated time to complete and level of difficulty. Next to each step where a tool is required the tool is listed. Some of the steps have special notes that must be observed.

Links to Other Repair Procedures

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Full Procedures Manual

Introduction

1. Protective Shell/Bumper Frame

2. Floatation Module

3. Vertical Thruster

4. Lateral Thruster

5. Port Thruster

6. Starboard Thruster

7. View Port

8. Lamp Exchange

9. Motherboard

10. RF Modulator Board

11. Video Overlay Board

12. Sensor Board

13. Heading Sensor Board

14. Depth Sensor

15. Camera(s)

16. Vehicle Power Supply

17. Vacuum Check

18. Software Programming

19. 110/220 VAC Change

20. Control Console Chip

21. Thruster Grease Gallery Overhaul

Notice

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SeaBotix Inc. is not responsible for misinterpretation of the following procedures and any damage caused by the incorrect procedure. Proceed with caution.

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