The SEASTAR OUTBOARD STEERER has been
designed for normal pleasure and fishing craft where
standard engine mountings and propellers are utilized.
For racing-type installations with surfacing. chopper, or
cleaver propellers, and for highly-jacked engines, or
where engine trim tabs are removed, consult the factory
for information on the recommended systems.
Before proceeding with the installation, read these
instructions
thoroughly.
Teleflex
cannot
accept
responsibility for Installations where instructions have
not been followed, where substitute parts have been
used, or where modifications have been made to our
products.
Before attempting installation, ensure that the splashwell
of your boat has the following minimum motor well
dimensions.
MINIMUM MOTOR WELL DIMENSIONS
NOTE TRANSOM WALL THICKNESS MUST NOT
EXCEED 2 3/8"
CAUTIONS:
Use only SEASTAR hydraulic hose supplied in kit form.
Hoses are ordered to length for your particular
installation. Substitute hoses or tubing will affect safety
and performance.
Use only SEASTAR outboard hydraulic fluid or Texaco
aircraft oil HO-15.
Lightly lubricate all bolts, nuts, and threaded parts prior
to usage.
Also, lubricate all moving parts with good quality marine
grease.
Do not remove protective caps from helm pump,
cylinder, and hose fittings until connection of hose to
helm pump and cylinder is called for in the instructions.
Contamination introduced into the steering system may
cause steering malfunction. Cleanliness is of utmost
importance.
For twin-engine applications, a SEASTAR Outboard tie-
bar kit is required. Do not attempt to substitute other tie
bars.
Then follow the illustrated installation steps in order.