World Cat 280DC-X - 5.8 Handling Characteristics; 5.8.1 Turning Characteristics; 5.8.2 Adverse Sea Conditions; 5.8.3 Cross-Clutching - Twin Engines

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5.7 Power Steering System - Bleeding Instrucons
Reference the bleeding instrucons provided by the Teleex™ owner’s manual, which is included in your
Owner’s Porolio. Use them in conjuncon with the instrucons and diagram below to bleed the steering
system. This should be done annually only by a trained technician; any faulty parts should be replaced
immediately.
5.7.1 Step 1
• With the Power Purge turned "OFF", aach helm
ng and leads.
• Aach one of the leads to the bleeder valve on the
Power Assist Pump.
• Open the bleeder valve using a 5/8" wrench.
• Turn the Power Purge unit "ON".
• Watch for air bubbles in the clear hydraulic lines. Once
no more bubbles can be seen and there is a steady
ow of hydraulic uid through the lines, allow the
Power Purge to run for an addional 60 seconds.
• The helm is now full of uid. Turn Power Purge "OFF".
Close bleeder valve and dis-connect line from the
Power Assist Pump. Place dust cap back on bleeder valve.
5.7.2 Step 2
• Aach the four lines to each of the bleeder valves on the steering cylinders.
• Open each of the four bleeder valves.
• Turn Power Purge "ON".
• Turn the steering wheel slowly 20 mes clockwise, then slowly 20 mes counter-clockwise.
5.7.3 Step 3
• With Power Purge turned "ON", move both engines through their full range of moon
(This will help remove any air bubbles sll trapped inside the cylinders).
• As a nal precauonary step, pull on the engines rmly at the ends of their normal range of moon
(This will also help to insure all of the air is out of the cylinders).
5.7.4 Step 4
• Turn the ignion key for the port engine "ON". This will turn the Power Assist Pump "ON”.
• Repeat "Step 2".
• If no more bubbles can be seen then the bleeding is complete. Turn the Power Purge 'OFF". Close all
four bleeder valves. Disconnect the four lines from the cylinders and both lines from the helm.
Remove the helm ng and replace it with vent cap.
• If bubbles are sll present in lines, then bleeding was not successful. Repeat enre process.
NOTICE
World Cat strongly suggests you have your dealer or trained marine technician perform roune
maintenance or repairs on your steering system. Improper repairs may result in impaired or
unresponsive steering, which could pose risk of damage or injury.