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SEASTAR Hydraulics
FILLING AND PURGING
SEASTAR POWER ASSIST
At this time the steering system must be checked for proper
connections hose and fittings, possible leaks, and air removal.
Please complete the following steps with the P/A Unit OFF.
• Turn steering wheel to hard over, then force the wheel another one
quarter to one half turn past the stop point. Check the following
areas for evidence of a leak.
- Helm fitting connections.
- P/A fitting connections
- Cylinder fitting connections
• Repeat above steps to the other steering direction.
• Any sign of a leak MUST be repaired prior to operating the boat.
• While turning steering wheel observe fluid level in the helm pump.
If fluid level drops and rises as the wheel is being turned there is
still air in the system. Complete bleeding instructions again until
no obvious fluid level change is noticed.
Helms mounted with the wheel shaft completely horizontal must be
filled to the bottom of the filler hole at all times. Do NOT allow the
fluid level to drop more than one-quarter inch below the filler hole.
Helms mounted on a 20 degree angle or with the wheel shaft vertical
MUST have the fluid level within 1/2" of the filler hole, refer to the
diagram below.
Oil Level and System Check
NOTICE
NOTICE
Figure 11.
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