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Outboard Rigging
Filling and Bleeding the Hydraulic Steering System
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Make sure the purging unit has the correct
hydraulic fluid. See Hydraulic Steering Fluid on
p. 76. Purge the steering system manually if the
fluid in the purging unit is a non-approved or
unknown type. See Manual Method on p. 76.
IMPORTANT: Turn the key switch to the ON po-
sition for models with DPS.
If installing dual outboards a Teleflex Dual Cylin-
der Purging Kit, P/N 768015, is also required.
1. Remove the fill cap from the helm. Connect the
hydraulic fluid supply line of the purging unit to
the helm.
2. Connect the hydraulic fluid return lines of the
purging unit to the two bleed valves of the
steering system.
3. Loosen both bleed valves one-half turn. Then
turn the purge unit ON.
After air bubbles are no longer visible:
4. Turn the steering wheel counter–clockwise
until engine is turned fully to PORT and resis-
tance is felt.
5. Install the steering lock tool, P/N 357717, to
hold engine in full PORT turn.
6. Use a shipping bracket screw to attach the long
end of the steering lock tool to the steering
arm.
Attach the short end of the tool to the stern
bracket using the provided nut and washer.
1. Bleed valves
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1. Hydraulic fluid supply line
2. Hydraulic fluid return lines
009116
Steering Lock Tool, P/N 357717
357717
1. Steering arm
2. Stern bracket
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