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ZTF TILLER SYSTEM

This check requires careful attention.

This operation requires careful attention.

8

Bring the two ultrabolts into contact with

the engine tiller arm and fasten them using a
9/16" wrench with a torque of 54 Nm (40 lb.-
ft.).

CAUTION

9

Afterwards, while holding a screw with

a 9/16" wrench, fasten the corresponding nut
with a torque of 54 Nm (40 lb.-ft.). Repeat this
operation on the other nut always by holding
its screw.

Double-check the tightening of screws and
nuts  by  repeating  the  same  procedure
described in points 8 and 9 (fastening screws
and nuts while holding screws).

CAUTION

10

Complete the assembly of UC130 cylinder on the outboard engine following what is reported on

the installation and maintenance manual of the cylinder itself, except for the fastening phase of the
cylinder link arm to the engine arm, which is described in the previous points.

Do not disconnect the hydraulic hoses for any reason.

11

Assemble Yamaha

®

 tiller handle on the ZTF device as described in paragraph 3.5.

NOTICE

Summary of Contents for UFLEX ZTF Tiller System KIT ND1

Page 1: ...ZTF TILLER SYSTEM Installationmanual Dr Dis Des n 34444 a 19 04 2019 ...

Page 2: ...ional and commercial for more than 85 years Our products are designed and manufactured to offer the best performance when installed and used properly Carefully read this manual to ensure proper installation and use of your ZTF Tiller System Service should be performed only by experienced and skilled marine technicians Sarasota FL 34243 6442 Parkland Drive ...

Page 3: ...TION TYPES 12 3 3 INSTALLATION WITH 150 175 200 HP YAMAHA ENGINES 13 3 4 INSTALLATION WITH 90 115 130 HP YAMAHA ENGINES FROM 2015 TO DATE 17 3 5 YAMAHA TILLER HANDLE ASSEMBLY 19 3 6 TILLER HANDLE DISASSEMBLY FROM OUTBOARD ENGINE REFITTING INSTALLATION 21 3 7 WIRING 21 DOCUMENT REVISIONS 4 MANUAL USE AND SYMBOLS USED 5 INTRODUCTION LETTER 6 WARRANTY 6 SECTION5 DISMANTLING 5 1 DISMANTLING 27 SECTION...

Page 4: ...Installationmanual page 4 of 27 ZTF TILLER SYSTEM DOCUMENT REVISIONS Rev Date Revision description 0 25 01 2019 First edition ...

Page 5: ...actices which COULD CAUSE minor injury or damage to the craft or components or to the environment The icon aside indicates all the operations which must be carried out by qualified or skilled staff in order to avoid hazards We recommend training the staff in charge of the product installation and checking their knowledge NOTICE Important information for the correct installation and for maintenance...

Page 6: ...ICE INTRODUCTION LETTER North South Central America UFLEX USA 6442 Parkland Drive Sarasota FL 34243 Ph 1 941 351 2628 Fax 1 941 360 9171 Email sales uflexusa com www uflexusa com UFLEX S r l Via Milite Ignoto 8A 16012 Busalla GE Italy Ph 39 010 962 01 Fax 39 010 962 0333 Email service ultraflexgroup it www uflexgroup it This installation and maintenance manual is an integral part of the product an...

Page 7: ...tice and without any obligation to incorporate such changes into products of prior manufacture This limited warranty applies to new components sold by UFLEX USA Inc This limited warranty contains the entire agreements between UFLEX USA Inc and Purchaser and supersedes all prior agreements discussions negotiations commitments and representations whether oral or written between them regarding UFLEX ...

Page 8: ...F hydraulic cylinder Hydraulic hoses 1 2 3 NOTICE The ZTF Tiller System is always supplied oil filled purged functioning and with properly connected hoses Avoid twisting damaging bending and disconnecting the hoses CAUTION The ZTF Tiller System must be used combined with Yamaha outboard engines of 90 115 130 HP produced from 2015 to date and engines of 150 175 200 HP models 2 7L F150 Mechanical VF...

Page 9: ...ropeller torque while not actively changing steering course Turning the knob counter clockwise will disengage the ZTF Tiller valve which will allow the propeller torque to reach the tiller handle even when not actively making a steering course change It is essential that the operator confirms the functionality and status of the ZTF Tiller System before each use To determine whether the system is a...

Page 10: ... can be handled manually 2 2Packagingcontents Before using the equipment check that the product has not been damaged during transport Also make sure that all the standard components are in the packaging In case of damage do not use the ZTF Tiller System and notify the freight carrier and your dealer distributor immediately The ZTF Tiller System is provided with the following items WARNING The staf...

Page 11: ...ZTF TILLER SYSTEM page 11 of 27 Installationmanual KIT QU1 KIT ND1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 The packaging must be disposed of according to the existing laws CAUTION ...

Page 12: ...application mis use neglect or lack of maintenance or routine inspection DO NOT PUT HANDS BETWEEN THE MOVING PARTS Do not disable in any way the safety devices Do not modify or add devices to the system without UFLEX written authorization or technical intervention which will prove the modification Installation should only be performed by well experienced and trained marine technicians PERICOLO DAN...

Page 13: ...tionwith150 175 200HPYamaha engines As reported on the previous pages the ZTF installation with 150 175 200 HP engines requires the use of KIT QU1 see also par 2 2 NECESSARY TOOLS 2 x Open end wrench 18mm Torque wrench MOLYKOTE 1000 CAUTION Apply grease to the screw shafts before tightening the nuts The bracket must be oriented as shown in the picture KIT QU1 1 4 5 3 6 7 1 0 1 4 1 1 1 3 8 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 14: ...rom the engine arm by around 15 mm NOTICE 7 6 8 9 3 Assemble the device with bracket 1 on the engine arm 9 Be careful not to bend kink or disconnect hydraulic hoses 4 Place washer 10 on the front ultrabolt 6 which is the closest to the device and tighten manually the self locking nut 11 Apply grease to the screw shafts before tightening the nuts 1 9 6 1 0 1 1 CAUTION CAUTION ...

Page 15: ...linder to the engine hose refer to the instructions contained in the manual of the cylinder NOTICE 1 2 7 6 Screw ultrabolt 7 letting it protrude from the cylinder link arm by at least 5mm then place washer 13 see picture below 7 Manually tighten the self locking nut 14 on screw 7 Apply grease to the screw shaft before tightening the nut 7 1 4 7 1 3 CAUTION ...

Page 16: ...e other nut always by holding its screw Double check the tightening of screws and nuts by repeating the same procedure described in points 8 and 9 fastening screws and nuts while holding screws CAUTION 10 Complete the assembly of UC130 cylinder on the outboard engine following what is reported on the installation and maintenance manual of the cylinder itself except for the fastening phase of the c...

Page 17: ...es the use of KIT ND1 see also par 2 2 1 Fasten bracket 1 on device 2 using screws 3 and nuts 4 after having properly placed washers 5 Lock using 2 18mm wrenches with a tightening torque of 80 Nm 59 lb ft NECESSARY TOOLS 2 Screw and lock the studs 7 to the engine arm 6 following the tightening torque and the instructions contained in the manual of Yamaha tiller handle 2 x Open end wrench 18mm Torq...

Page 18: ...of UC130 cylinder on the outboard engine by following what is reported on the installation and maintenance manual of the cylinder itself except for the fastening phase of the cylinder link arm to the engine arm which is described in the previous points Do not disconnect the hydraulic hoses for any reason 6 Assemble the tiller handle on the ZTF device as described in paragraph 3 5 CAUTION 3 Fasten ...

Page 19: ...nd assemble the main body 1 directly on the ZTF device To this end refer to what is reported in following paragraphs 1 In order to install the tiller handle on the ZTF device it is necessary to remove the original bracket taking care not to damage the screw the bushings the washers and the connecting nut Be careful to the position of these parts since they will be used again for assembling the mai...

Page 20: ...aside following the same order in which they were disassembled After having lubricated bolt 3 fasten nut 4 with a tightening torque between 29 4 and 34 3 Nm from 21 68 to 25 29 lb ft avoiding excessive play of the handle allowing its tilt to any angle Check that the upward and downward movements of tiller handle are correct and there is no free play along the horizontal axle enabling the proper fu...

Page 21: ...nuts and washers Check their conditions together with the ring preventing the nut lock Replace any even slightly damaged components in this case contact the technical as sistance Proceed with assembling the device following what is reported in paragraph 3 4 3 7Wiring Proceed with connecting the tiller handle to the engine controls throttle shift ignition etc following the instructions supplied by ...

Page 22: ...of the ZTF system trying to move the outboard engine acting on the motor hood and checking that it is fixed in position check the correct functioning of the cylinder on the shaft and in case of necessity purge the system check that the hoses are not twisted or damaged check that nuts and bolts are in good conditions and properly tightened WARNING Technical Assistance For any information or for ass...

Page 23: ... been already assembled on the outboard engine Follow the four steps below 4 2 1 Connecting the Bubble Buster to the system 4 2 2 Filling and purging operation 4 2 3 Disconnecting the Bubble Buster 4 2 4 Check the ZTF system functioning NOTICE Proceed as follows 1 After having assembled the system on the outboard engine loosen the by pass knob in order to set the system in by pass mode see page 8 ...

Page 24: ...nt hoses to the Bubble Buster fitting Such hoses are provided with a small and a big quick coupling at their end 4 Connect the other pair of transparent hoses to the cylinder purge valves Such hoses have the same dimension and are provided with quick couplings at their end Small Big ...

Page 25: ...sparent hoses connected to the cylinder oil together with air will start flowing 4 Without moving the tiller handle and therefore the cylinder wait for a couple of minutes until the transparent hoses show only oil with very few air bubbles 3 CAUTION 4 2 2Fillingandpurgingoperation Proceed as follows 1 Move the cylinder towards the end of stroke on the starboard side see picture 1 by steering the t...

Page 26: ...nnectingtheBubbleBuster CAUTION 5 Move the cylinder slowly towards the opposite side port see picture 2 by always acting on the tiller handle 6 Once on the port side leave the cylinder in this position and wait again for a few minutes 7 Slowly move the cylinder with the tiller handle Repeat the steering movement from starboard to port and vice versa at least 3 times 8 With the cylinder placed at t...

Page 27: ...ISMANTLING 5 1Dismantling When for any reason the ZTF system is put out of service it is necessary to follow some rules in order to respect the environment Sheaths pipelines plastic or non metallic components must be disassembled and disposed of separately ...

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