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BayStar/SeaStar Hydraulic Steering
SIDE MOUNT CYLINDERS
HC5370-3 & HC4670-3
The side mount cylinder is installed in the same fashion as a
steering cable.
NOTICE
1
. Slide well greased extension rod into thoroughly cleaned and
rust free engine steering/tilt tube. (item 1, figure 1).
2.
Attach the cylinder rod end to the extension rod by inserting it
into the mating hole of the extension rod (Item 2, figure 1).
3.
Align holes in cylinder rod & extension rod, then insert special
pin (item 3, figure 1) through the hole joining both rods
together. If the holes do not line up properly, rotate the
extension rod 180°.
4.
While holding pin in place, slide the rod and pin assembly into
the steering/tilt tube.
5.
Thread cylinder onto steering/tilt tube and torque to 50–75 ft-lbs.
Note:
Resistance will be felt; this is due to the anti-vibration
pellet.
6.
Confirm no interference with any other equipment throughout
the engine steering range, and in ALL trim/tilt positions, if
interference is noticed it MUST be corrected prior to use.
7.
If applicable, connect tiebar (Part# HO5009A) to the tiller arms
of both engines.
8.
Bleed steering system as outlined in the Filling and Purging
section of this document.
DO NOT modify or change the pin, or, the hole in the cylinder rod
and/or extension rod. Any modification can drastically reduce the
strength and integrity of this attachment point. Failure to adhere
to this warning may result in component separation. Separation
of components may lead to unpredictable boat behavior and/or
ejection from boat leading to property damage, personal injury
and/or death.
WARNING
