BENETEAU ANTARES 36, Owner'S Manual

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14.3 HYDRAULIC STEERING
General points
- The hydraulic pump allows the boat's steering to be controlled.
- It is essential that dismantling the wheel should be carried out with the aid of a 'hub puller' type tool. Never tap or lever
the wheel to access the pump.
Replenishing and bleeding the circuit
- This task must be carried out by a professional engineer: please consult your dealer.
- Use only oil ISO 22.
- The whole of the hydraulic circuit must be kept scrupulously clean: any impurity risks causing the deterioration of the
steering gear.
After each winter, check
that rotating the wheel to starboard turns the boat to starboard;
that the circuit is properly bled;
that there are no leaks in the connections, the pumps, the ram or the flexible hydraulic hoses;
that the pump is filled with oil to the correct level(25 mm of air must be left in the pump : this space is vital for the hydraulic
circuit to work properly, it allows the oil to expand);
that the nuts and screws are fully tightened to the correct torque as shown in the manufacturer's instructions;
that the hydraulic hoses have not been flattened or deformed.
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for
use and maintenance.
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