Installation and Maintenance Manual
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HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS FOR INBOARD ENGINES
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Wrong oil has been used.
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Drain the filling and bleeding system.
UFLEX
is not responsible for damage
caused by fluids that are not
recommended in this manual and so the
warranty is cancelled.
WARNING
The steering system is
stiff and hard to turn, even
when the boat is not
moving, if unbalanced
cylinders are used.
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Replace the steering wheel with a bigger one.
Only within the maximum dimensions
allowed by the helm.
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Adjust the torque tab.
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Incorrect setting of the torque
tab.
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Air in oil.
The steering system is
easy to turn at the dock but
becomes hard to turn
when the boat is in motion.
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Dirt in the valve.
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Air in the system.
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Tighten the fittings with a
maximum torque of 20Nm (15 in.Ibs).
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
When the steering
wheel is turned, the rod
(movable rod cylinders)
or the body (fixed
cylinder rod) of the
cylinder do not move.
Leaks from steering
system fittings.
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Check the oil level and repeat the
bleeding procedure as explained in this
manual.
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Repeat the filling and bleeding
procedure of the system.
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Look for the leak and contact
specialized staff.
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Oil leak.
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Mount the helm with the filling hole in
up position.
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The steering wheel is too
small.
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Lack of fitting sealant.
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Drain and disassemble the steering
system. Remove the fittings and remove
the oil from threads. Put the sealant on the
fittings and tighten them, install the helm.
After this operation it is necessary to carry
out another bleeding.
WARNING
The steering system is
stiff and hard to turn, even
when the boat is not
moving.
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Tighten the plug.
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Replace the vent plug (black) with the
plug for the additional helm kit (silver).
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Follow the procedure to maintain the
suitable oil level, which is described
in the pump manual.
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Replace the plug.
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Bad tightening of the plug.
Leaks from the tank plug.
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The vent plug (black) on the
additional helm is in the
lower position.
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Worn and damaged seal.
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Too high oil level.
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Helm mounted upside down.
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Bad tightening or low torque
of the fittings.
Never use teflon tape or adhesive
tape on any fitting.
Do not use the boat and contact a
specialized technician for the valve
cleaning.
