Volvo Penta KAD/KAMD44P Operator's Manual page 74

Maintenance: Steering
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DPX Hydraulic hoses. Checking
Carefully check the steering system's hydraulic hoses
for wear and cracks. Check external hoses especially
carefully, as these have been exposed to water fa-
tigue. Hoses must be replaced if at all damaged.
WARNING! A leaking hydraulic hose can nega-
tively affect steering, and at worst steering can
be lost altogether. Cleanliness is extremely im-
portant, no dirt must get into the hydraulic sys-
tem. Before removing, clean and check carefully
how hoses are routed and connected. Faulty
routing or dirt in the hydraulic system can
negatively affect steering, and at worst steer-
ing can be lost altogether. Please contact your
nearest authorized Volvo Penta workshop for as-
sistance.
DPX Parallel strut. Checking
The parallel strut (twin and triple installation) is a vital
safety component. Inspect it carefully if the drive
kick-up function has been triggered by the boat going
aground or hitting an object in the water. Check paral-
lel strut ball joints and for cracks or other damage an-
nually.
WARNING! If the parallel strut shows signs of
damage, run at reduced speed to harbor. The
parallel strut is a vital safety component, dam-
age may affect steering characteristics. In the
worst case steering could be lost altogether.
Never align or weld a damaged parallel strut.
Please contact your nearest authorized Volvo
Penta workshop for assistance.