Richie89
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More research, and came across the Zeus and Volvo IPS systems. Are these as good as inboards for full time sitting in the water? More maintenance, because the control seems awesome?
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Congratulations on your purchase. At first blush it simply sounds like your hydraulic fluid is low on your starboard drive forcing it into standby mode (TVM, by the way, is Thrust Vector Module). Stating the obvious, your first order of business would be to check the fluid level and correct if necessary. If there was a recent fluid service it s very possible that air in the line may have worked its way out causing the fluid level to drop below the sensor's lower limit. As previously mentioned, there are three fluid reservoirs in each pod drive that should be a part of your daily checks and it is very important to familiarize yourself with how things should look under ordinary circumstances so leaks can be more easily identified. There was a series of Zeus drives a few years ago that were recalled to have the hydraulic lines replaced. It's worth checking to see if your drives were a part of that recall and serviced if they were. There are many faults that will render the joystick inoperable so due diligence is particularly essential if you rely on it - but spend some time learning to maneuver the boat without it. You'll be happy you did - it will handle differently than a boat with traditional drives. And always test the joystick before untying the lines or approaching a fairway/dock. If it's going to throw a fault, better to have it happen before arriving in close quarters.Just got my FIRST Cummins 600 with Zeus Drive on my SeaRay 450 Sedan Bridge. That was one of the main reasons i purchased this boat. On my first trip with the family around Biscayne Bay, I got two alams on the console: 1: HELM1-STBD(CCM:TVM Standby) and 2: DRIVE-STBD(TVM: Low Hydraulic Oil Level). I wonder if someone has had these alarms before and if you recommend any transmission mechanic in Miami, FL. The good news is that I was able to get back to the marina without any problems, even docked into slip using the zeus drives.