Single Station With Single Cylinder - Purging - Mercury BRAVO Service Manual

COMPACT HYDRAULIC STEERING
Purging
Turning the steering wheel in direction shown moves the cylinder rod as indicated by arrow.
1. Remove caps from bleeder valves on T-Fittings at cylinder assembly.
NOTE: Place temporary hoses (obtain locally - clear hose is recommended) on bleeder out-
lets and position these hoses in a container to avoid spillage and air return to bleeder.
2. Turn the steering wheel slowly CLOCKWISE while your assistant opens the
3. Continue to turn steering wheel clockwise until a stream of air free hydraulic fluid is
4. While continuing to slowly turn the steering wheel, close the STARBOARD bleeder.
5. Turn steering wheel clockwise until cylinder rod is fully extended. Ensure steering lever
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STARBOARD bleeder valve.
visible out of bleeder.
a
b
c
a - Cap
b - Starboard T-Fitting
c - Starboard Bleeder Valve
d - Temporary Hose
does not interfere with cylinder clevis.
d
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90-863160 MAY 2000