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Routine Service
Filling and Bleeding the Hydraulic Steering System
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6. Install the Steering Lock Tool, P/N 357717, to
hold engine in full PORT turn.
7. 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.
Attach a length of clear hose to the LOWER bleed
valve. Use an appropriate container to catch fluid
flowing from the bleed valve.
8. Open the LOWER bleed valve one–half turn.
Then turn the steering wheel clockwise.
– Continue turning the steering wheel clock-
wise until there are no air bubbles present in
the flow of fluid coming out of the bleed valve.
– Be sure to maintain fluid level at the
helm/reservoir.
9. Close the LOWER bleed valve.
10.Then remove the steering lock tool.
11.Turn the steering wheel clockwise until engine
is turned fully to STARBOARD and resistance
is felt. Be sure to maintain fluid level at the
helm/reservoir.
Steering Lock Tool, P/N 357717
357717
1. Steering arm
2. Stern bracket
009112
1. Lower bleed valve
009109
009110
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