Steering System - Sea Ray 52 Sundancer Owner's Manual

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TEERING YSTEM
The hydraulic power steering system (Figure
3.9.1) uses the boat's engines to provide the
"power" for the steering system, via a mechanical
or electrical motor driven hydraulic pump.
A manual hydraulic steering system, consisting
of a helm and a hydraulic cylinder (fitted with an
integral servo cylinder and a power steering
valve), supplies the "control" por tion of the

steering system.

Under normal conditions, with engines running, a
hydraulic oil supply is in a standby mode, ready
to be directed to the steering cylinder as dictated
by the steering wheel, servo cylinder and power
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(F . 3.9.1)
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OWER TEERING SSEMBLY
STEERING CYLINDER
COMPLETE WITH INTEGRAL
SERVO, CYLINDER & POWER
STEERING VALVE
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steering valve. Turning the steering wheel left or
right makes the system go from "standby" into
"operating" mode and move the steering cylinder
accordingly.
In the event of a power source failure, hydraulic
oil from the steering helm is automatically diverted
into the servo and steering cylinder, providing the
helmsman with manual backup steering.
An engine room mounted oil reservoir allows easy
fill and assists the in-line cooler in cooling the
hydraulic oil. An in-line oil filter helps to protect the
steering system components against contaminants.
REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL PACKET FOR
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION.
POWER STEERING HELM
(OPTIONAL TILT VERSION
SHOWN)
OIL
RESERVOIR
MECHANICAL OR
ELECTRIC MOTOR
DRIVEN PUMP
OIL FILTER
OAT
OIL COOLER
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