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Outboard Rigging
Filling and Bleeding the Hydraulic Steering System
Filling and Bleeding the
Hydraulic Steering
System
Hydraulic Steering Fluid
WARNING
Use ONLY approved hydraulic fluids.
Non-approved fluids can cause steering sys-
tem damage, or reduced steering control.
This can result in loss of boat control and
injury to the occupants.
Use SeaStar Hydraulic fluid HA5430, P/N 770891,
or Hydraulic fluid meeting MIL SPEC: Mil-H-5606.
TRAC+ Midsection
Refer to the manufacturers instructions provided
with the helm and steering cylinder for fluid type
and bleeding procedure.
Full Featured Midsection with DPS
Single Station / Single Engine Steering Instal-
lations: The following instructions describe the fill
and bleed procedure for a single engine installa-
tion. For multiple engine installations refer to Sin-
gle Station / Multiple Engine Installations on
p. 78.
Manual Method
Also refer to the instructions provided with the
hydraulic steering helm pump.
IMPORTANT:
Turn the key switch to the ON po-
sition for models with DPS.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the engine is trimmed
to the full DOWN position before beginning this
procedure. Air will NOT bleed completely from the
steering system if the engine is even slightly
trimmed up.
1. Remove the filler cap from the helm.
2. Install the threaded end of the filler tube (sup-
plied with helm) into the helm.
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3. Fill the helm with the recommended fluid. Fluid
should always be visible in the filler tube. Use
additional bottles of fluid as needed. Do NOT
proceed with the next step until the helm is full
of fluid.
4. Turn the steering wheel clockwise until engine
is turned fully to STARBOARD and resistance
is felt. Be sure to maintain fluid level at the
helm/reservoir.
5. Turn the steering wheel counter–clockwise
until engine is turned fully to PORT and resis-
tance is felt. Be sure to maintain fluid level at
the helm/reservoir.
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