Section 3 • Using Your Boat

3. If you are leaving the boat

(fig. 3.6.1)

for more than two hours,

turn battery switches OFF (Fig. 3.6.1)

10.Steering System

!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.

The steering system is an enclosed push-pull cable that is hydraulically assisted (power steering) at the stern drive end (Fig. 3.6.2). THE CABLE AND ITS CONNECTIONS TO THE STEERING WHEELAND TO THE OUT DRIVE MUST BE INSPECTED AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR BY YOUR BAJA DEALER. See section 8 of this manual for inspection, service and maintenance recommendations.

The power steering pump fluid level MUST be checked every time prior to using the boat. Refer to the steering system information in your Owner’s Packet.

.Power Steering System

(Fig 3.6.2)

power steering

cylinder

steering cable

Fluid

 

 

return line

Fluid

pressure

line

 

Fluid

check & add

rturn

line

fluid here

 

 

Helm

 

Steering rack

steering wheel

3.6

245 Performance®

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Baja Marine 245 manual Power Steering System