Silverton 330 Sport Bridge, Руководство пользователя

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HYDRAULIC STEERING
SYSTEM
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The steering system in your 330 Sport Bridge
is manufactured by
Sea Star
, a subsidiary of
Telefl ex (Canada, Ltd.)
, and is hydraulically
assisted. Hydraulic assisted steering is similar
to the power steering system in your automobile
and greatly reduces the manual effort necessary
to steer your yacht and maintain the desired
course. The
Hydraulic Steering System in your
330 Sport Bridge differs from your automobile,
as a separate pump is not used to circulate the hy-
draulic
fl
uid contained in the system; the system
is completely
fi
lled with hydraulic
fl
uid and is
free of air. As you turn your steering wheel, the
hydraulic
fl
uid is pumped by the steering head
into the appropriate
fl
uid line, Port or Starboard,
resulting in movement of the steering cylinder in
the respective direction. The steering cylinder
is connected to the rudders and they are subse-
quently turned, which enables your yacht to turn
in the desired direction; to Port or Starboard (See
photograph below which illustrates the location
of the steering cylinder and its connection to the
rudders).
The Hydraulic Steering System in your 330
Sport Bridge utilizes an
fi
xed type steering
head. The steering head contains a vented
fi
ll
cap located on the top of the steering head and
forward of the steering wheel. If needed, hy-
draulic
fl
uid is added at this location to
fi
ll the
reservoir to the proper level.
Maintenance of the Hydraulic Steering System
should only be performed by your Silverton
dealer or a quali
fi
ed technician, who is experi-
enced in marine hydraulic systems. Periodically
examine all connections and hydraulic lines for
any signs of leakage. If any leaks are noted,
contact your Silverton dealer for further inspec-
tion and repair, if necessary.
REFER TO THE
SEA STAR
MANUAL IN-
CLUDED WITH YOUR OWNER’S PACKET
FOR THE SPECIFIC TYPE OF HYDRAU-
LIC FLUID REQUIRED AND TECHNICAL
INFORMATION CONCERNING THE
HY-
DRAULIC STEERING SYSTEM .