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HYDRAULIC STEERING
SYSTEM
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The steering system in your 352 MY is
manufactured by Sea Star, a subsidiary
of Telefl ex (Canada, Ltd.), and is hydrauli-
cally assisted. Hydraulic assisted steering
is similar to the power steering system in
your automobile and greatly reduces the
manual effort necessary to steer your yacht
and maintain the desired course. The Hy-
draulic Steering System in your 352 MY
differs from your automobile, as a separate
pump is not used to circulate the hydraulic
fl uid contained in the system; the system is
completely fi lled with hydraulic fl uid and is
free of air. As you turn your steering wheel,
the hydraulic fl uid is pumped by the steer-
ing head into the appropriate fl uid line, Port
or Starboard, resulting in movement of the
steering cylinder in the respective direc-
tion. The steering cylinder is connected
to the rudders and they are subsequently
turned, which enables your yacht to turn in
the desired direction; to Port or Starboard
(See photograph below which illustrates
the location of the steering cylinder and its
connection to the rudders).
The Hydraulic Steering System in your
352 MY utilizes an adjustable tilt-type
steering head, which allows you to adjust
the steering wheel angle for maximum per-
sonal comfort. The steering head contains a
vented fi ll cap on single station models and
on the upper helm station ONLY on lower
station models. The vented cap is located
on the top of the steering head and forward
of the steering wheel. The lower station
steering head fi ll cap is NOT vented. The
hydraulic fl uid level should be checked on
the upper helm station ONLY. If needed,
hydraulic fl uid is added at this location to fi ll
the reservoir to the proper level.
Maintenance of the Hydraulic Steering
System should only be performed by your
Silverton dealer or a qualifi ed technician,
who is experienced in marine hydraulic sys-
tems. Periodically examine all connections
and hydraulic lines for any signs of leakage.
If any leaks are noted, contact your Silverton
dealer for further inspection and repair, if
necessary.
REFER TO THE SEA STAR MANUAL IN-
CLUDED WITH YOUR OWNER’S PACKET
FOR THE SPECIFIC TYPE OF HYDRAU-
LIC FLUID REQUIRED AND TECHNICAL
INFORMATION CONCERNING THE HY-
DRAULIC STEERING SYSTEM.
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