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General maintenance Guide
• Grease the installation kit by applying a grease gun to the grease nipple on the guide
tube after installation and at regular intervals thereafter.
• Check the complete steering system and all fixings for security and integrity after a
few hours of operation and at frequent intervals.
• Keep all moving parts free from build-up of salt and other foreign material - this will
adversely affect their operation and create steering problems. Pay particular attention
to the installation kit hardware.
• Inspect all parts periodically for corrosion. Any parts affected by corrosion must be
replaced.
• Periodically remove the cable, clean the connector tube and thoroughly lubricate with
a waterproof grease. Inspect the cable for cracks, splits or other damage.
do not
cover cracks in the cable outer sheath with tape or other sealant; this will only delay
a failure of the cable. Always replace the cable.
• When replacing fixings, self-locking nuts must always be used.
• The cable is a consumable item which should be replaced at regular intervals. It is
recommended that the cable is replaced after 150 -200 hours of use or every two
seasons. Note that incorrect installation, high torques or lack of maintenance will
reduce the life of the cable. For extensive cruising and long passage making; it is
recommended that a spare cable is kept onboard.
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