Section 3 • Using Your Boat
10.Steering Systems
!WARNING
Failure of the steering system will cause loss of control of your boat. Any change in steering such as looseness, tightness, binding, etc., must be checked immediately by your Baja dealer.
A.Hydraulic Steering
Some Baja© boats may use a hydraulic steering system (Fig. 3.6.1). Periodically remove the plug in the helm unit and check the oil level visually. The oil level should be within ½” of the filler hole. See section 8 of this manual for inspection, service and maintenance recommendations.
Your Baja© may be will be equipped with one of two types of steering. Please refer to the Owner’s Packet for information on the steering system installed on your boat.
The system must be filled with hydraulic oil meeting Mil Spec
R e f e r t o O w n e r ’ s Pa c k e t f o r I n s t r u c t i o n s a n d w a r r a n t y Information.
Hydraulic Steering System
(Fig 3.6.1)
Steering
Wheel
Helm
Hydraulic Fitting
Hydraulic Lines
Fluid |
|
Return | Oil Cooler |
Line |
|
Reservoir | Oil Filter |
| |
Hydraulic Rams* | Fluid Pressure |
| Line |
| Fluid |
| Return |
| Line |
Check and Add |
|
Fluid Here |
|
*The illustration shown is specific to boats with two engines. The number of hydraulic rams is determined by the number of engines a boat is equipped with.
3.6 | 35 Outlaw® |