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Hey Dan,
Try this method that Octane gave me, substitute the 20 degrees for 30 in your case (should still work OK)
Very concise and easy to follow. I call it the Octane 15.
1. Counterweight shaft horizontal;
2. Point scope so that it is parallel with the RA housing on the mount (near the meridian);
3. Watch a star drift;
4. Make large-ish adjustment to azimuth knobs one way or the other;
5. If star drifts less over a given amount of time, then, make another adjustment;
6. If star drifts more over a given amount of time, then, make adjustment in other direction;
7. Keep iterating until star doesn't move at/near meridian;
8. Point scope somewhere with 20-degrees of western or eastern horizon;
9. Watch a star drift;
10. Make a not-too-large adjustment to altitude one way or the other;
11. If star drifts less over a given amount of time, then, make another adjustment;
12. If star drifts more over a given amount of time, then, make adjustment in other direction;
13. Keep iterating until star doesn't move at/near horizon;
14. Swing back to zenith/meridian and double-check star doesn't move;
15. If star still moves, go back to step 4.
Cheers
Chris
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