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Following the routine maintenance schedules noted below, in the
time frame noted will ensure years of great service of your SeaStar
steering system, as well as keep you and your passengers safe
from the dangers that are present on the water. Always refer to ALL
installation manuals provided with your helm, cylinders and any
other part of your steering system for a complete list of routine
maintenance procedures. If you are instructed to consult with ANY
manual that you may not have, please contact Dometic for the
proper manual.
MAINTENANCE
• Check uid level in helm pump (consult your steering cylinder
installation manual for proper oil level setting)
• Hoses – Ensure hoses are in good condition and free of wear,
kinks or any other signs of damage. If hose/tube shows signs of
wear, they MUST be replaced prior to operation.
• Turn steering wheel(s) hard over to hard over to ensure engine(s),
rudder(s) and/or outdrive(s) are responding to input from the
wheel. If vessel is tted with multiple steering stations, check
ALL wheels and autopilot if equipped.
• All points noted in Step #1.
• Check torque setting on ALL fasteners throughout the steering
system. Refer to page 10 for torque specications and tighten
as required.
• ALL points noted in Steps #1 and #2.
• Remove steering wheel from helm pump. Clean wheel shaft and
apply a good quality marine grease. Reinstall steering wheel and
wheel shaft nut, torque to 150 in-lbs (16.9 N-m).
Every trip, prior to engine
start up and/or launch
Every 100 hours or
3 months
(whichever
comes rst)
Every 6 months
Failure to comply with the maintenance checks as noted above may
result in loss of steering control and unpredictable boat behavior,
which may result in person(s) being ejected from the boat or
collision with obstacle(s) causing property damage, personal
injury and/or death.
WARNING
Ensure wheel shaft nut is torque as per torque setting on page 6
and page 8.
NOTICE
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