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BayStar/SeaStar Hydraulic Steering
Oil Level Setting
The oil level MUST be checked and maintained BEFORE each use
to ensure the safe operation of your steering system. Failure to
adhere to this warning may lead to loss of steering control. Loss
of steering control may result in unpredictable boat behavior,
collision with an obstacle and/or ejection from vessel, leading to
property damage personal injury and/or death.
• For helms mounted with the wheel shaft completely horizontal
MUST be filled to the bottom of the filler hole AT ALL TIMES.
DO NOT allow oil level to drop more than 1/4" below the filler
port threads with the cylinder shaft "fully retracted (IN)".
• For helms mounted on a 20° angle, or, with wheel shaft in the
vertical position the oil level must be no lower than 1/2" below filler
port threads and no higher than 1/8" below filler port threads with
the cylinder shaft "fully retracted (IN)".
STEP 1
WARNING
System Proof Check
The System Proof Check MUST be completed after installation.
Doing so will ensure the safe operation of your steering system.
Any fault (leaks or malfunction) will present itself during this check.
Failure to adhere to this check may result in loss of steering control.
Loss of steering control may lead to unpredictable boat behavior,
leading to a collision with an obstacle and/or ejection from the
boat, resulting in property damage personal injury and/or death.
• Turn steering wheel hard over to hard over to confirm unrestricted
movement of steering components.
If equipped with a tilting helm, repeat this step in "EVERY" tilt position.
• Confirm that engine(s) are turning to the proper direction.
• If no interference is noticed and engine(s) are turning to the proper
direction, go to next point
• Take steering wheel hard over to starboard. Once the wheel
reaches its stop point, force the wheel another 1/4 – 1/2 turn
past stop. Leave wheel in this position while you inspect ALL
fittings, helms and hose/tubes for any signs of a leak.
• Repeat above step to the starboard side of each steering station
• Repeat above steps to the port side of each steering station.
• If ANY leaks are noticed they MUST be repaired BEFORE operating
your boat.
Failure to correct ANY problem that becomes present during the
'System Proof Check' may lead to loss of steering control. Loss of
steering control can lead to unpredictable boat behavior and/or
collision with obstacle and/or ejection from vessel resulting in
property and/or personal injury or death.
STEP 2
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
When setting fluid level in a
system fitted with an unbalanced
cylinder, the cylinder shaft MUST
be fully retracted (IN). Failure to
have cylinder shaft retracted (IN)
will lead to very stiff steering and/
or oil spillage at the helm pump.
NOTICE
OIL LEVEL AND SYSTEM
PROOF CHECK
