World Class Catamarans
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STEERING SYSTEM - BLEEDING INSTRUCTIONS
Reference the bleeding instructions provided by the Teleflex™ owner’s manual, which is
included in your “Owner’s Portfolio”. Use them in conjunction with the instructions and diagram
below to bleed the steering system. This should be done annually.
STEP 1
1. Using a filler tube, fill the
helm with oil. When com-
pleted, you should be able
to see oil in the filler tube.
2. Open the steering system
valve located under the
inspection plate in the cen-
ter of the transom.
STEP 2
1. Open the bleed fitting
labeled #1 and pull the cyl-
inder shaft all the way out
on the fitting #1 side.
2. Holding the shaft to prevent
it from moving back into the
cylinder, have someone turn
the wheel clockwise until a
steady stream of oil flows
through the fitting.
3. Close bleed fitting #1.
STEP 3
1. Open the bleed fitting
labeled #2. and pull the cyl-
inder shaft all the way out on the fitting #2 side.
2. Holding the shaft to prevent it from moving back into the cylinder, have someone turn
the wheel counter-clockwise until a steady stream of oil flows through the fitting.
3. Close bleed fitting #2 and repeat Step 3 for bleed fittings #3 and #4.
STEP 4
1. When you complete the bleeding process, turn the wheel hard over in each direction at
least twice. Then manually adjust the cylinders by pulling the shaft all the way out on
the same side of each cylinder and closing the steering system valve.
NOTICE
If possible, have your dealer or trained marine technician perform routine mainte-
nance or repairs on your steering system. Replace faulty parts immediately.
2
clockwise
steering
system valve
counter
clockwise
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3
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