Baja Marine 405 manual Steering Systems, 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.

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.

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.

The system must be filled with hydraulic oil meeting Mil Spec H-5606 A.

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.

3.6 405 Performance®