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SeaStar Hydraulic Steering
Following the routine maintenance schedules below in the time
frame noted will ensure years of great service from your SeaStar
Kicker Cable Tiebar, as well as keep you and your passengers safe
from the dangers that are present while on the water.
The following schedules cover the SeaStar Kicker Cable Tiebar System
ONLY. You are required to inspect your 'main steering system' as per
your routine maintenance included with that system.
Prior to every use
• Check fluid level in helm pump
• Check for loose, worn or damaged components (helm pump,
steering cylinder(s), tiebars etc.)
• Turn steering wheel hard over to hard over to ensure response
at engine
• Turn steering wheel hard over to hard over to ensure there is
no binding or interference
First 20 hours of use
• Turn steering wheel hard over to hard over to ensure there is no
binding or interference.
• Check torque of ALL fasteners
• Check for mechanical play or slop
Every 100 hours
• ALL Points noted in #1 and #2 shown above
• Remove cable from kicker engine.
– Clean engine steering/tilt tube thoroughly
– Grease engine steering/tilt tube thoroughly
– Grease kicker cable thoroughly
• Inspect Cable Rod for any signs of
– Wear
– Scoring
REPLACE AS NEEDED.
• Grease telescoping cable end.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
NOTICE
1. Owner
2. Qualified Marine
Mechanic
3. Qualified Marine
Mechanic
