Baja Marine 30 manual Steering Systems, Power Steering, Hydraulic Steering

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.Power Steering

The steering system is an enclosed push-pull cable that is hydraulically assisted (power steering) at the stern drive end (Fig. 3.6.1). 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 3.6.1)

power steering

cylinder

steering cable	Fluid
	return line

Fluid

pressure

line

	Fluid
check & add	rturn
	line
fluid here
	Helm
	Steering rack

steering wheel

B.Hydraulic Steering

Some Baja© boats may use a hydraulic steering system (Fig. 3.6.2). 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.

The system must be filled with hydraulic oil meeting Mil Spec H-5606 A. Refer to steering system owner’s information in the Owner’s Packet for specific hydraulic oils that can be used.

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 3.6.2)

Helm Pump and

reservoir

Hydraulic

Lines

Steering

Wheel

Hydraulic

Cylinder

3.6 30 Outlaw®