Seastar Solutions HO61 Series Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 3

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Kicker Cable Tiebar

The SeaStar Kicker Cable Tiebar has been designed for normal 

pleasure use where standard rigging arrangements are used.  

Before proceeding with the installation of this product, read and 

understand ALL instructions thoroughly. SeaStar Solutions cannot 

accept responsibility for installations where instructions have not 

been followed, where substitute parts have been used, where 

modifications have been made to our products. When properly 

installed, this SeaStar Kicker Cable Tiebar will connect to kicker 

engines with ABYC standard tilt tubes, using the engine 

manufacturer's drag link arms. 

INTRODUCTION

Index

Introduction .............................................................................. 1
Before Operating Your Boat........................................................ 2
Product Overview .......................................................................3 
Installation ................................................................................4
Quick Connection Instructions ...................................................11
Routine Maintenance............................................................... 12
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................. 13
Replacement Parts .................................................................. 13
Statement of Limited Warranty ................................................. 14 

All linkages for the kicker motor (tilt tube, drag link, etc.) are to be 

obtained by the installer, builder and/or owner and are required to 
complete the installation of the SeaStar Kicker Cable Tiebar.

NOTICE

The Kicker Cable Tiebar Kit is designed for use with new, or 

existing SeaStar Steering Cylinders, part numbers HC5345 and 
HC5358 and is to be used on kicker engines up to 20HP MAX.  
This kit is NOT to be used on kicker engines that exceed 20HP.

 

CAUTION

Summary of Contents for HO61 Series

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER S MANUAL Before you do it your way please try it our way w w w s e a s t a r s o l u t i o n s c o m 71 SEVENTY ONE ISO 9001 Kicker Cable Tiebar Part HO61xx...

Page 2: ...ted Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death DANGER Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices...

Page 3: ...ard tilt tubes using the engine manufacturer s drag link arms INTRODUCTION Index Introduction 1 Before Operating Your Boat 2 Product Overview 3 Installation 4 Quick Connection Instructions 11 Routine...

Page 4: ...equired Confirm that the steering cylinder can be fully stroked in both directions as well as full tilt trim without stretching and or kinking the hydraulic hoses or Kicker Cable Tiebar Confirm that t...

Page 5: ...Cable 1 15 Cap Seal 1 16 Connecting Clip 2 17 Brass Bushing 2 18 3 8 Nut 1 19 Rod End 1 Before starting with this installation ensure you have the following components all of which will be required to...

Page 6: ...ely At this time you will be left with the cylinder mounting plate attached to the steering arm only See Figure 4 STEP 2 New Cylinder Installation Tiller Bolt Mounting Mount cylinder to engine steerin...

Page 7: ...ble nut to the support rod VIEW REVERSED FOR CLARITY Figure 5 STEP 4 Spacer Installation Install spacers as previously noted existing cylinder or as per your engine application as noted in Book 1 1 ne...

Page 8: ...R CABLE TIEBAR STEP 5 Sub Assembly Installation Rod Bracket Cable Slide greased sub assembly through main engine steering tilt tube Figure 7 STEP 6 Spacers Adjusting Nut Installation Install spacers a...

Page 9: ...eep socket tighten support bracket nuts and torque to 50 ft lb see figure 9 for placement of wrench and socket NOTE cable may need to be retracted to allow the socket to reach the threads of the nut U...

Page 10: ...ure 10 Install drive bracket onto cylinder ear as shown in Figure 10 Tighten and torque 1 2 bolts to 11 ft lb 1 2 11 ft lb 1 2 11 ft lb REMOVE Figure 11 STEP 9 Link Arm Installation Install drag link...

Page 11: ...inspect to ensure that 1 2 threads of the 5 16 cable rod showing Failure to ensure 1 2 threads are showing may lead to binding of the Kicker Cable Tiebar 9 16 22 ft lb MUST LEAVE 1 2 THREADS SHOWING R...

Page 12: ...details shown on page 12 i Turn steering wheel from hard over to hard over While turning visually watch for any signs of binding or interference with any other object If interference occurs it MUST b...

Page 13: ...a quick connection ensure that you do NOT lose any parts The parts being removed will be left loose and may fall overboard thus not allowing the re connection if required Line up hole in rod end with...

Page 14: ...p 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...

Page 15: ...eaStar Kicker Cable Tiebar If effort is too great when attached consult with all above points to ensure installation is true and correct 2 Steering wheel is locked wheel cannot be moved 5 16 cable rod...

Page 16: ...to us at the appropriate address In such a case SeaStar Solutions products found to be defective and covered by this warranty will be replaced at SeaStar Solutions option and returned to the customer...

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