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SEASTAR Hydraulics
3.1.3
• Holding the cylinder body (Outboard Front Mount cylinder) or rod
(Side Mount cylinder) to prevent the body/rod from moving, turn
the steering wheel counter-clockwise until a steady stream of air
free oil comes out of the bleeder. (Drain approx. 1/2 bottle of oil
or as required).
Do not use anything other than your hands to restrain the
cylinder body/rod.
• Run SeaStar Autopilot pump continuously in the same direction
you have been turning for a minimum of 2 minutes.
• While continuing to turn the wheel close the bleed fitting for your
installation and let go of the cylinder body/rod.
TURN COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE
CLOSE RIGHT
SIDE BLEEDER
Outboard Front Mount & HC5332-2 Cylinder
CLOSE LEFT SIDE
BLEEDER
TURN COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE
Side Mount / Splashwell Mount Cylinder
All Balanced Cylinder. Inboard & Sterndrive Cylinders
TURN COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE
CLOSE LEFT SIDE
BLEEDER
3.1.4
• Continue turning the steering wheel counter-clockwise until the
cylinder rod is fully extended as shown below. Steering wheel will
come to a stop.
• Open bleed fitting as per your installation.
TURN COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE
OPEN LEFT
SIDE BLEEDER
OPEN
RIGHT
SIDE
BLEEDER
TURN COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE
Outboard Front Mount & HC5332-2 Cylinder
Side Mount / Splashwell Mount Cylinder
All Balanced Cylinder. Inboard & Sterndrive Cylinders
TURN COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE
OPEN
RIGHT
SIDE
BLEEDER
AUTOPILOT PUMP
