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ManoeuvringCrafted with craftsman marine
Hydraulic steeringInstallation manual
DisclaimerThe specifications and the descriptions in this instruction manual were correct at the time of going to press However Craftsman Marine is continuously striving after the improvement of its products and therefore reserves the right to modify ndash at all times and without prior notification - product specifications and instruction manuals
3Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Table of contents
Table of contents
Safety 2
Table of contents 3
General safety guidelines 4
General warranty conditions 5
Installation scheme 6 Singlesteeringstationscheme 6 Multiplesteeringstationscheme 6
Steering helm installation and dimensions 7 Middledashboardmounthelm 8 Rearmounthelm 9
Cylinder installation 10 Balancedinboardcylinder 10
Hose installation 12
Connecting hose to cylinders 12
Connecting hose to steering helm 13
System filling and purging 14
Single steering station and cylinder scheme 15
Multiple steering station and cylinder scheme 16
Summarized alert instructions and maintenance 17
Technical information 18
Troubleshooting guide 19
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General safety guidelines
Read carefully and follow safety guidelines as provided below
Craftsman Marine shall not be held liable for property damage or personal injury due to modified improperly used or incorrectly installed products Craftsman Marine reserves the right as it may deem necessary at any time to modify itrsquos products to improve their performance
StoragebullStoreproductsattemperaturesofbetween-40degC(-14degF)and+85degC(+211degF)bullOnlyhandlewithappropriatemeansormachinerytopreventsystemfailures
bullPeriodicallycheckstoredproductconditionstopreventdeterioration
InstallationbullCheckpackageintegritydamagemayoccurduringtransportationthatmaycausesystemfailuresbullSteeringsysteminstallationmustbeEXCLUSIVELYbyprofessionalmarinetechniciansfollowingcarefulreadingofthisinstructionsmanualbullSystemfailuresmustbeimmediatelyreportedtoprofessionalmarinetechniciansasoriginallyresponsibleforinstallationbull ImmediatelystopthesystemintheeventofabreakdownDonotrestartsystemuntilcauseofmalfunctionhasbeeneliminatedandrestartinghasbeen
authorizedbyprofessionalmarinetechniciansbullTotamperwithdisableorremovesafetysystemsconstitutescriminaloffensebullCraftsmanMarineshallnotbeheldliableformodificationsofitsproductsbyanythirdparties
thiscausesimmediatecancellationofwarrantybullComponentsmayonlybereplacedwithoriginalCraftsmanMarinepartsFailuretocomplycausesimmediatecancellationofwarrantybullResponsibilityforupdatingthesystemtopostinstallationservicingrestswithsystemownerbullResponsibilityrestswithbuyertoassessconformitywithapplicableregulationsofusedsteeringsystembullKeepinstructionmanualforfuturereferenceaskforreplacementcopyintheeventthismaydeteriorateorgetlost
Werecommendthatyoudisposeofhazardouswaste(oilssolventsgrease)consistentwithapplicablelegislation
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General warranty conditions
CraftsmanMarinewarrantsthatitsproductsarestate-of-the-artconstructionfreefromdefectsinworkmanshipandmaterialsIntheeventofmalfunctionthatmayoccurinCraftsmanMarinesystemwithintwentyfourmonthsofthedateofmanufactureCraftsmanMarineprovidesrepairorreplacementatCraftsmanMarinersquossoleoptionfreeofchargeThiswarrantydoesnotapplyintheeventofdamageresultingfromaccidentalbreakageincorrectinstallationornegligentorimproperuseThiswarrantydoesnotcovercostsinconnectionwiththeassemblyordisassemblyofproductsproducttransportationandtechnicalsupportevenifattributabletomanufacturingdefects
CraftsmanMarinesystemcomponents aremarkedunderapplicableDirective9425ECandISO10595regulationsItisalegalrequirementthat onmarkedcraftsteeringsystemsareinstalledwhosecomponentsarealso marked
CraftsmanMarinehasnoobligationunderthiswarrantyforanyproductusedinasteeringsysteminstallationwithothernonequallycertifiedproducts
JURISDICTIONAnylitigationwillbesettledbythecourtofTheNetherlands
6 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Installation scheme
Single steering station diagram
Multiple steering station diagram
CAUTION ForinboardsteeringcylinderinstallationsusingOslash12mm[516rdquo]nylontubinguseCraftsmanMarine flexible hosekittoconnectcylinderendofhydraulichose
CAUTION EnsureGREYnonventplugisinusetoavoidoilleaksandsubsequentsystemmalfunction
Helm station
Nylon tubes
Cylinder
Ball joint
UPPER Helm station fill-and-ventplug(BLACKplug)
Compensating line
SECOND Helm stationnonventplug(GREYplug)
Cylinder
Ball joint
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Steering helm installation
InstallationofCraftsmanMarinesteeringhelmcanbebothwithhorizontalandverticalshaftoranyintermediateinclinedposition
WerecommendthatyoufollowinstructionsasbelowforcorrectsteeringsysteminstallationontoconsoleordashboardbullEnsurethatthefillerplugisalwaysinUPWARDpositiontoavoidoilleaksbullMounthelmtodashasrequiredforyourmodelapplication(useappropriatedrillingtemplate)bullReadinstructionmanualcarefullybullOnlyutilizeCraftsmanMarinebrandedparts
NOTICEOnlyutilizeself-lockingfastenersasincludedinpackagetoinstallsteeringsystemontoconsoleandpreventsystemmalfunction
OnlyutilizesealantsLoctite542orLoctite545tofastenconicalfittingsproperlyDonotuseteflonortapesealersthatmaycausesteeringsystemtomalfunctionAlsoensurethatliquidsealantdoesnotenterthesystem
bull InsertfittingsmanuallyandscrewuntiltightbullUsewrenchspannertoturnadditional1frac12to2frac12turnsdependingondesiredhoseinstallation
DO NOT EXCEED 176 Nm
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Steering helms dimensions and technical features
Middle dashboard installation
NOTICE Adjustablemountingflangeenablessteeringsysteminstallationontodashboardorconsoleupto33mmthickSelf-locking nut M6
Washer
Back plate
Dash sectionUseappropriatedrillingtemplate
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Steering helms dimensions and technical features
Rear mount helm
NOTICE Adjustablemountingflangeenablessteeringsysteminstallationontodashboardorconsoleupto33mmthick
Dash sectionUseappropriatedrillingtemplate
Filler tube kit(notincluded)
Back plate
Cover
Steering wheel
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Cylinder installation
Balanced inboard cylinders
Toensuresuccessfulcylinderoperationandlongerdurabilityofsealsandotherpartssubjecttowearitisnecessarytousespecialcareininstallation
Correctinstallationisillustratedinthediagramasfollowsbelow
LettersAandBrepresenttillerarmhard-overpositionsAlignABlinetocylindercenterline
Cyllinder Model Stroke A B C D E F
mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch
BL01020025 150 59 131 51 107 42 458 180 965 38 44 17 56 22
BL01020032 178 7 155 61 127 5 499 196 1095 43 44 17 56 22
BL01020038 178 7 155 61 127 5 504 198 112 44 44 17 66 26
BL01020040 228 9 199 78 163 64 590 232 1405 55 44 17 66 26
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Cylinder installation
Installation1 Alignruddertoboatcenterline2 Loosentubefittings3 LocatecylinderontocraftbasedondimensionsldquoBrdquoldquoCrdquoandldquoDrdquo asconfiguredabove4 Ensuresupportbracketismountedontocylinderbyfourthroughscrews andfourselflockingnuts(notincluded) onlyutilizestainlesssteelnutsandscrews5 Checkpistonmovementbyturninghelmtohard-overinbothdirections Pistoncenterlinemustbehorizontalatbothhard-overpositions
NOTICECandDdimensionsarecalculatedbasedoncentralballjointrelativetoitsregulationzoneBalljointpositioncanbeadjus-teduptothreemmpersidetocorrectanyalignmenterrors
bullMountingcylinderontocraftmustpreferablybebythroughboltsthanlagscrews
bullTubefittingsmustbeinupwardpositionIfnotpossiblethecylindershouldbeinstalledonlyAFTERfillingandpurgingofthesteeringsystemhasbeenperformedasfollowsbelow
bullAdequatelyprotectcylinderrodfromaccidentalcollisionthatmaycausesteeringmalfunction
bullCorrosionmayoccurifcylinderutilizationisinhighlycorrosiveenviron-mentsCheckforcorrosionandreplacecorrodedparts
DimensionlsquoArsquomustneverbeinexcessof18mm
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Hose installation
Useflexible Craftsman Marine hoseorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
NOTICETominimizepressurelossuseshortestpathtoroutehoseswithoutexceedingaminimum bend radius of 40 mm
Follow instructions below to ensure correct hose installationbull Installhosesatsafetydistancefromheatsourcesorchemicalagentsbull Routehoseswithaminimalrisetofacilitateairremovalinfillingphasebull CheckhoseintegrityUsepvcpipingorgrommetstoprotecthoses
ifnecessaryAvoiddentingandbendingofhosesthatmayreducehosesection
bull Ensurecleanestpossibleinstallationenvironmenttoavoidsystemcontamination
NOTICEOnly remove protective fitting caps upon installationbullCheckthathoseendsarecutclean(unlesshoseswithpreas-sembledhoseendfittingsareinuse)
We recommend that you only utilize cutters cutting nippers or copper tube cutters as appropriate to shorten hose length if necessary Do not use saw edged blade bullStrapdownhoseatregularintervalsusingNONMETALLICties
Connecting hose to cylinders
Craftsman Marine hydraulic cylinders are supplied with frac14rsquorsquo NPT fittings Utilize flexible hose (516rdquo) or copper hose with 10mm outer diameter or specific preinstalled end fittings hose
HydraulicsystemscreatealotofpressureinthehosesandfittingsmovinghydraulicfluidthroughthesystemTheweakspotinthesystemrestsinimproperlyinstalledfittingsCrimpedfittingsupportthepressurecreatedbythehydraulicfluidbutoncetheyareinstalledtheycannotbereusedReusablehydraulicfittingsecuretotheendofahydrauliclineandwillnotbreakunderpressurewhenproperlyinstalled
Followthestepsdescribedbelowtofitthere-useablehosefittingstotheflexiblehydraulichose
Things you needbull Reusablehydraulichosefittingbull Benchvicebull Hydraulichosebull Hydraulicfluidbull Twoadjustablewrenches
1 Clampareusablehosefittingsocketintothejawsofabenchvice2 Insertoneendofahydraulichoseintothefittingsecuredinthevice
TurnthehosecounterclockwisetothreaditintothesocketContinueturninguntilthehosebottomsoutinthefitting
3 LubricatethemandrelassembleofthereusablehydraulicfittingwithcleanhydraulicfluidSlidethemandrelinandoutofthesocketandintotheendofthehydraulichosetolubricatetheinsideoftheconnection
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Hose installation
Connecting hose to steering helm
RemoveletterAyellowcapsinsidefigure1toconnectsteeringhelmtohydraulicpiston
ONLYremoveletterBblackcapsinfigure1toconnectsteeringhelmstationtosecondhelmstationUtilizesealantLoctite542orequivalenttosecuretightenedfittings
CAUTIONOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalenttosecuretightenedfittingsDonotusetapeorteflonsealersthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringAlsopreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystem
Connecting copper hose to cylinder (no preassembled hose end fittings)1 Unscrewboltedfittingoncylinderandremoveprotectivecap2 Slidenutoverhoseandinserthoseintofittingtobottom3 Threadnuttightusingwrench(notincluded)
Connecting hose to cylinder (preassembled hose end fittings)1 Unscrewboltedfittingoncylinderandremoveprotectivecap2 Removeprotectivecapfromhosefitting3 Slidenutoverhoseendfittingandhoseendfittingintocylinder
fittingtobottom4 Threadnuttightusingwrench(notincluded)
B
B
A
A
4 PushthemandrelintothesocketuntilthethreadsoftheassemblymeetthefrontedgeofthesocketTurnthenipplenutclockwisetothreadthemandrelintothesocketwithanadjustablewrenchStopturningthenutwhenthereisa132to116inchgapbetweenthefrontedgeofthemandrelassemblyandthefrontfaceofthesocket
5 HoldthefrontnipplenutsteadywithanadjustablewrenchTurntherearmandrelnutcounterclockwisewithasecondadjustablewrenchtocompletetheassembly
Reversethelistedstepstodisassembleareusablehydraulicfitting
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System filling and purging
Only utilize hydraulic oil for Craftsman Marine steering system
NoticeFillingthesystemstartsathelmstation
PerforminstructionsonallhelmpumpsexceptuppermostonmultiplesteeringstationsystemsinthefirstplaceOncefillingproceduresarecompletedforsta-tionsatlowerlevelreplaceblackventplugwithgreynonventplugPerformthislatterprocedureonallhelmpumpsexceptuppermosthelmpumpContinuetouppersteeringhelm
bull Replacehelmfillerplugwithhelmfillportbull Screwthreadedendoffillertubeintohelmfillerportbull Replacewhiteoilbottlecapwithspecific(white)capforconnection
tofillertubebull Connectfillertubetospecificconnectingcapbull Holdbottleuprightandpiercebottlebottom(usepushpinasincluded
infillingkit)
Connection to fixed cylinder rodConnectoilbottleasearlierdescribedFillhelmpumpwithhydraulicoilOilmustbevisibleinfillertubeAllownoairintothesystemFillertubemustalwaysbefullduringfillingproceduresUseadditionalfluidbottleifnecessary
CAUTIONSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendyoutowaitnolessthan24hoursbeforecontinuingtonextsteps
bull Replacehelmfillerplugwithhelmfillportbull Screwthreadedendoffillertubeintohelmfillerportbull Replacewhiteoilbottlecapwithspecific(white)capforconnection
tofillertubebull Connectfillertubetospecificconnectingcapbull Holdbottleuprightandpiercebottlebottom(usepushpinasincluded
infillingkit)
Refer to diagram 11 Openrightbleederoncylinderbody(fig2)andturnsteeringwheelas
illustrateduntilairiscompletelyeliminatedoilONLYshouldcomeoutofthebleeder
2 ClosebleederandcontinueSAMEsteeringwheelrotationuntilsteeringwheelcomestohalt
3 Opentheotherbleeder(fig4)andturnsteeringwheelinoppositedirectionuntilairiscompletelyeliminated
4 Closebleederandcontinuesamesteeringwheelrotationuntilsteeringwheelcomestohalt
5 Reiterateprocedureuntilcompleteairelimination
CAUTION CheckpropersteeringsysteminstallationaftereachprocedureTurnsteeringwheeluntilfullystrokedinbothdirections
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Single steering station system
Diagram 1 Oilsteeringwheelconnectiontoengine
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Multiple steering station system
IMPORTANTInallmultiplestationsysteminstallationsreplaceBLACKventplugwithGREYnonventplugonallhelmpumpsotherthanuppermost
Connection to fixed cylinder rod
Single station multiple cylindersPerforminstallationasshowninfig7Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotheruntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations multiple cylindersPerformconnectionasshowninfig8Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotherTurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations one cylinderPerformconnectionasshowninfig9Performstepsasindiagram1TurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
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Summarized alert instructions and maintenance
Perform system check after filling and purging procedures are completed as follows turn steering wheel from hard over to hard over in both directions Perform this procedure on all helm stations Ensure correct system installation Ensure no system malfunction prior to operating your boat
CAUTIONPriortoinstallationwerecommendthatyouremoveringsnecklaceswatchesandanyotheraccessoriesthatmightgetcaughtinmobilepartsofthesystem
Hosepipefitting sealantOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalentPreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystemthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteering
Protect steering system from contaminantsPreventcontaminantsfromenteringthesystemthatmaycausemalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringEnsurecleanestpossibleinstallationenvironment
Filling and purging the systemSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendthatyouwaitnolessthan24hourspriortocontinuingontonextsteps
MAINTENANCEUtilizeCraftsmanMarinehydraulicfluidorequivalentNEVERutilizebrakefluidSystemmaintenancerequirementswillvarydependingonoperationalandweatherconditionsProfessionalmarinemechanicsinspectionisarequi-rementonabiannualbasisPeriodicallycheckpistonandhelmfittingsforoilleaksSemiannuallycheckboltconnectionshosesandgeneralsystemwear
Oil level checkbull Performsystemfillingandpurgingasearlierinstructedbull FillhelmpumptothebrimbelowfillercapthreadsDonotoverfillbull Donotopenbleederuntilcontainerplacedbelowtoavoidfluidspillagebull Turnsteeringwheelfrac12toletoiloutthroughbleederbull Closebleederandchecksystemasdescribedearlier
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Technical information
Hydraulic fluid
CraftsmanMarinesteeringsystemsutilizeiso15-certifiedhydraulicfluid-Relativedensity0865Grccat15degc-Viscosity15cstat40degc
Isovg15hydraulicfluidsarealsorecommendedasfollowsMobildte11shelltellust15essonutoh15q8haydn15
STEERING SYSTEMS
CYLINDERS
Fittingsarefrac14rdquoNPTusesealantsLoctite542orLoctite545
UseflexibleCraftsmanMarinehosesorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
Code Displacement No of pistons Weight (kg) Relief valve Mounting position
BK0202002020cc 5
4650Bar
Rearmount
BK01020020 46 Middledashmount
BK0202002828cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020028 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003434cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020034 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003939cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020039 48 Middledashmount
Code Inner diameter (mm)
Stroke (mm)
Rod diameter (mm)
ARM (mm)
A (cm2)
Output force (kg)
Maximum torque (kg m) Application
BL01020025 25 150 12 1286 377 2639 3394
InboardbalancedBL01020032 32 178 14 1542 64998 454986 7016
BL01020038 38 178 16 1542 1005 7035 10848
BL01020040 40 228 18 199 1002 7014 13958
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Troubleshooting guide
CAUTIONListedbelowbysupplierCraftsmanMarinearesolutionstopossiblemostfrequentfaultsthatmayoccurwithhydraulicsteeringsystemsasfollowstobeutilizedasaguidelineonlyAssemblyordisassemblyofsteeringsystemcomponentsmustonlybeperformedbyprofessionalmarinetechniciansCraftsmanMarineacceptsnoresponsibilityfordamagedpropertyorpersonalinjuryinthisrespect
FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION
Helmblockageinfillingphase Pipingfittingsblocked Checkdamagedtubingsectionblockedfittingsandreplace
-Systemdifficulttofill-Airbubblingofhelmpumpaftersystemisfilled
Airinsystem -Reperformsystemfillingandpurging-Installtubinghorizontallyorwithmaximuminclinationofthreecmpermt
Bleederfittingsleaks Tightfittingorreplaceiffaulty
Coiledtubing Straighttubing
Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition Remountsteeringhelminrightposition
Pipingfittingsblocked Findblockedfittingandreplace
Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmoving
Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
Utilizedoiliswrong Drainsystemandrefillwithrecommendedoil
-Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmovingusingunbalancedoutboardcylinder-Steeringhardtohandlewhencraftisinmotion
Systemnotventedatuppermosthelm Checkplugtypeatuppermosthelmandreplaceifwrong
Bleederblocked Request immediately professional support Donrsquot operate craft
Steeringwheelnotlargeenough Replacewithwheeloflargediameter
Wrongtrimtabsetting Resettrimtab
Airinsystem Verifyoillevelandreperformsystemfillingandpurging
Cylinderrodnotmoving Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
-Oilleakage-Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition
Request immediately professional support once leakage discoveredRemountsteeringhelminrightposition
Oilleakagethroughfittings Insufficientlyserrationbraceorwrongscrewedfittings UsewrenchtotightfittingsDonotexceed176Nm
Sealantnotenoughorunused DrainanddismantlesteeringhelmDismantlefittingsandcleanupoilresidueTreatthreadedfittingswithsealantliquidandremountReperformpurging
Oilleakagethroughfillerport Fillerplugunproperlytightened Tightfillerplugasrecommended
Ventplugonhelmpumpotherthanuppermost Replaceblackventplugwiththegreyoneasrecom-mended
WornordamagedORseal ReplaceORseal
Excessoillevel Seeoillevelmaintenanceasearlierinstructed
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-010
028
21
031
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infocraftsmanmarinecom wwwcraftsmanmarinecom
DisclaimerThe specifications and the descriptions in this instruction manual were correct at the time of going to press However Craftsman Marine is continuously striving after the improvement of its products and therefore reserves the right to modify ndash at all times and without prior notification - product specifications and instruction manuals
3Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Table of contents
Table of contents
Safety 2
Table of contents 3
General safety guidelines 4
General warranty conditions 5
Installation scheme 6 Singlesteeringstationscheme 6 Multiplesteeringstationscheme 6
Steering helm installation and dimensions 7 Middledashboardmounthelm 8 Rearmounthelm 9
Cylinder installation 10 Balancedinboardcylinder 10
Hose installation 12
Connecting hose to cylinders 12
Connecting hose to steering helm 13
System filling and purging 14
Single steering station and cylinder scheme 15
Multiple steering station and cylinder scheme 16
Summarized alert instructions and maintenance 17
Technical information 18
Troubleshooting guide 19
4 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
General safety guidelines
Read carefully and follow safety guidelines as provided below
Craftsman Marine shall not be held liable for property damage or personal injury due to modified improperly used or incorrectly installed products Craftsman Marine reserves the right as it may deem necessary at any time to modify itrsquos products to improve their performance
StoragebullStoreproductsattemperaturesofbetween-40degC(-14degF)and+85degC(+211degF)bullOnlyhandlewithappropriatemeansormachinerytopreventsystemfailures
bullPeriodicallycheckstoredproductconditionstopreventdeterioration
InstallationbullCheckpackageintegritydamagemayoccurduringtransportationthatmaycausesystemfailuresbullSteeringsysteminstallationmustbeEXCLUSIVELYbyprofessionalmarinetechniciansfollowingcarefulreadingofthisinstructionsmanualbullSystemfailuresmustbeimmediatelyreportedtoprofessionalmarinetechniciansasoriginallyresponsibleforinstallationbull ImmediatelystopthesystemintheeventofabreakdownDonotrestartsystemuntilcauseofmalfunctionhasbeeneliminatedandrestartinghasbeen
authorizedbyprofessionalmarinetechniciansbullTotamperwithdisableorremovesafetysystemsconstitutescriminaloffensebullCraftsmanMarineshallnotbeheldliableformodificationsofitsproductsbyanythirdparties
thiscausesimmediatecancellationofwarrantybullComponentsmayonlybereplacedwithoriginalCraftsmanMarinepartsFailuretocomplycausesimmediatecancellationofwarrantybullResponsibilityforupdatingthesystemtopostinstallationservicingrestswithsystemownerbullResponsibilityrestswithbuyertoassessconformitywithapplicableregulationsofusedsteeringsystembullKeepinstructionmanualforfuturereferenceaskforreplacementcopyintheeventthismaydeteriorateorgetlost
Werecommendthatyoudisposeofhazardouswaste(oilssolventsgrease)consistentwithapplicablelegislation
5Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
General warranty conditions
CraftsmanMarinewarrantsthatitsproductsarestate-of-the-artconstructionfreefromdefectsinworkmanshipandmaterialsIntheeventofmalfunctionthatmayoccurinCraftsmanMarinesystemwithintwentyfourmonthsofthedateofmanufactureCraftsmanMarineprovidesrepairorreplacementatCraftsmanMarinersquossoleoptionfreeofchargeThiswarrantydoesnotapplyintheeventofdamageresultingfromaccidentalbreakageincorrectinstallationornegligentorimproperuseThiswarrantydoesnotcovercostsinconnectionwiththeassemblyordisassemblyofproductsproducttransportationandtechnicalsupportevenifattributabletomanufacturingdefects
CraftsmanMarinesystemcomponents aremarkedunderapplicableDirective9425ECandISO10595regulationsItisalegalrequirementthat onmarkedcraftsteeringsystemsareinstalledwhosecomponentsarealso marked
CraftsmanMarinehasnoobligationunderthiswarrantyforanyproductusedinasteeringsysteminstallationwithothernonequallycertifiedproducts
JURISDICTIONAnylitigationwillbesettledbythecourtofTheNetherlands
6 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Installation scheme
Single steering station diagram
Multiple steering station diagram
CAUTION ForinboardsteeringcylinderinstallationsusingOslash12mm[516rdquo]nylontubinguseCraftsmanMarine flexible hosekittoconnectcylinderendofhydraulichose
CAUTION EnsureGREYnonventplugisinusetoavoidoilleaksandsubsequentsystemmalfunction
Helm station
Nylon tubes
Cylinder
Ball joint
UPPER Helm station fill-and-ventplug(BLACKplug)
Compensating line
SECOND Helm stationnonventplug(GREYplug)
Cylinder
Ball joint
7Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Steering helm installation
InstallationofCraftsmanMarinesteeringhelmcanbebothwithhorizontalandverticalshaftoranyintermediateinclinedposition
WerecommendthatyoufollowinstructionsasbelowforcorrectsteeringsysteminstallationontoconsoleordashboardbullEnsurethatthefillerplugisalwaysinUPWARDpositiontoavoidoilleaksbullMounthelmtodashasrequiredforyourmodelapplication(useappropriatedrillingtemplate)bullReadinstructionmanualcarefullybullOnlyutilizeCraftsmanMarinebrandedparts
NOTICEOnlyutilizeself-lockingfastenersasincludedinpackagetoinstallsteeringsystemontoconsoleandpreventsystemmalfunction
OnlyutilizesealantsLoctite542orLoctite545tofastenconicalfittingsproperlyDonotuseteflonortapesealersthatmaycausesteeringsystemtomalfunctionAlsoensurethatliquidsealantdoesnotenterthesystem
bull InsertfittingsmanuallyandscrewuntiltightbullUsewrenchspannertoturnadditional1frac12to2frac12turnsdependingondesiredhoseinstallation
DO NOT EXCEED 176 Nm
8 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Steering helms dimensions and technical features
Middle dashboard installation
NOTICE Adjustablemountingflangeenablessteeringsysteminstallationontodashboardorconsoleupto33mmthickSelf-locking nut M6
Washer
Back plate
Dash sectionUseappropriatedrillingtemplate
9Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Steering helms dimensions and technical features
Rear mount helm
NOTICE Adjustablemountingflangeenablessteeringsysteminstallationontodashboardorconsoleupto33mmthick
Dash sectionUseappropriatedrillingtemplate
Filler tube kit(notincluded)
Back plate
Cover
Steering wheel
10 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Cylinder installation
Balanced inboard cylinders
Toensuresuccessfulcylinderoperationandlongerdurabilityofsealsandotherpartssubjecttowearitisnecessarytousespecialcareininstallation
Correctinstallationisillustratedinthediagramasfollowsbelow
LettersAandBrepresenttillerarmhard-overpositionsAlignABlinetocylindercenterline
Cyllinder Model Stroke A B C D E F
mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch
BL01020025 150 59 131 51 107 42 458 180 965 38 44 17 56 22
BL01020032 178 7 155 61 127 5 499 196 1095 43 44 17 56 22
BL01020038 178 7 155 61 127 5 504 198 112 44 44 17 66 26
BL01020040 228 9 199 78 163 64 590 232 1405 55 44 17 66 26
11Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Cylinder installation
Installation1 Alignruddertoboatcenterline2 Loosentubefittings3 LocatecylinderontocraftbasedondimensionsldquoBrdquoldquoCrdquoandldquoDrdquo asconfiguredabove4 Ensuresupportbracketismountedontocylinderbyfourthroughscrews andfourselflockingnuts(notincluded) onlyutilizestainlesssteelnutsandscrews5 Checkpistonmovementbyturninghelmtohard-overinbothdirections Pistoncenterlinemustbehorizontalatbothhard-overpositions
NOTICECandDdimensionsarecalculatedbasedoncentralballjointrelativetoitsregulationzoneBalljointpositioncanbeadjus-teduptothreemmpersidetocorrectanyalignmenterrors
bullMountingcylinderontocraftmustpreferablybebythroughboltsthanlagscrews
bullTubefittingsmustbeinupwardpositionIfnotpossiblethecylindershouldbeinstalledonlyAFTERfillingandpurgingofthesteeringsystemhasbeenperformedasfollowsbelow
bullAdequatelyprotectcylinderrodfromaccidentalcollisionthatmaycausesteeringmalfunction
bullCorrosionmayoccurifcylinderutilizationisinhighlycorrosiveenviron-mentsCheckforcorrosionandreplacecorrodedparts
DimensionlsquoArsquomustneverbeinexcessof18mm
12 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Hose installation
Useflexible Craftsman Marine hoseorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
NOTICETominimizepressurelossuseshortestpathtoroutehoseswithoutexceedingaminimum bend radius of 40 mm
Follow instructions below to ensure correct hose installationbull Installhosesatsafetydistancefromheatsourcesorchemicalagentsbull Routehoseswithaminimalrisetofacilitateairremovalinfillingphasebull CheckhoseintegrityUsepvcpipingorgrommetstoprotecthoses
ifnecessaryAvoiddentingandbendingofhosesthatmayreducehosesection
bull Ensurecleanestpossibleinstallationenvironmenttoavoidsystemcontamination
NOTICEOnly remove protective fitting caps upon installationbullCheckthathoseendsarecutclean(unlesshoseswithpreas-sembledhoseendfittingsareinuse)
We recommend that you only utilize cutters cutting nippers or copper tube cutters as appropriate to shorten hose length if necessary Do not use saw edged blade bullStrapdownhoseatregularintervalsusingNONMETALLICties
Connecting hose to cylinders
Craftsman Marine hydraulic cylinders are supplied with frac14rsquorsquo NPT fittings Utilize flexible hose (516rdquo) or copper hose with 10mm outer diameter or specific preinstalled end fittings hose
HydraulicsystemscreatealotofpressureinthehosesandfittingsmovinghydraulicfluidthroughthesystemTheweakspotinthesystemrestsinimproperlyinstalledfittingsCrimpedfittingsupportthepressurecreatedbythehydraulicfluidbutoncetheyareinstalledtheycannotbereusedReusablehydraulicfittingsecuretotheendofahydrauliclineandwillnotbreakunderpressurewhenproperlyinstalled
Followthestepsdescribedbelowtofitthere-useablehosefittingstotheflexiblehydraulichose
Things you needbull Reusablehydraulichosefittingbull Benchvicebull Hydraulichosebull Hydraulicfluidbull Twoadjustablewrenches
1 Clampareusablehosefittingsocketintothejawsofabenchvice2 Insertoneendofahydraulichoseintothefittingsecuredinthevice
TurnthehosecounterclockwisetothreaditintothesocketContinueturninguntilthehosebottomsoutinthefitting
3 LubricatethemandrelassembleofthereusablehydraulicfittingwithcleanhydraulicfluidSlidethemandrelinandoutofthesocketandintotheendofthehydraulichosetolubricatetheinsideoftheconnection
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Hose installation
Connecting hose to steering helm
RemoveletterAyellowcapsinsidefigure1toconnectsteeringhelmtohydraulicpiston
ONLYremoveletterBblackcapsinfigure1toconnectsteeringhelmstationtosecondhelmstationUtilizesealantLoctite542orequivalenttosecuretightenedfittings
CAUTIONOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalenttosecuretightenedfittingsDonotusetapeorteflonsealersthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringAlsopreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystem
Connecting copper hose to cylinder (no preassembled hose end fittings)1 Unscrewboltedfittingoncylinderandremoveprotectivecap2 Slidenutoverhoseandinserthoseintofittingtobottom3 Threadnuttightusingwrench(notincluded)
Connecting hose to cylinder (preassembled hose end fittings)1 Unscrewboltedfittingoncylinderandremoveprotectivecap2 Removeprotectivecapfromhosefitting3 Slidenutoverhoseendfittingandhoseendfittingintocylinder
fittingtobottom4 Threadnuttightusingwrench(notincluded)
B
B
A
A
4 PushthemandrelintothesocketuntilthethreadsoftheassemblymeetthefrontedgeofthesocketTurnthenipplenutclockwisetothreadthemandrelintothesocketwithanadjustablewrenchStopturningthenutwhenthereisa132to116inchgapbetweenthefrontedgeofthemandrelassemblyandthefrontfaceofthesocket
5 HoldthefrontnipplenutsteadywithanadjustablewrenchTurntherearmandrelnutcounterclockwisewithasecondadjustablewrenchtocompletetheassembly
Reversethelistedstepstodisassembleareusablehydraulicfitting
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System filling and purging
Only utilize hydraulic oil for Craftsman Marine steering system
NoticeFillingthesystemstartsathelmstation
PerforminstructionsonallhelmpumpsexceptuppermostonmultiplesteeringstationsystemsinthefirstplaceOncefillingproceduresarecompletedforsta-tionsatlowerlevelreplaceblackventplugwithgreynonventplugPerformthislatterprocedureonallhelmpumpsexceptuppermosthelmpumpContinuetouppersteeringhelm
bull Replacehelmfillerplugwithhelmfillportbull Screwthreadedendoffillertubeintohelmfillerportbull Replacewhiteoilbottlecapwithspecific(white)capforconnection
tofillertubebull Connectfillertubetospecificconnectingcapbull Holdbottleuprightandpiercebottlebottom(usepushpinasincluded
infillingkit)
Connection to fixed cylinder rodConnectoilbottleasearlierdescribedFillhelmpumpwithhydraulicoilOilmustbevisibleinfillertubeAllownoairintothesystemFillertubemustalwaysbefullduringfillingproceduresUseadditionalfluidbottleifnecessary
CAUTIONSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendyoutowaitnolessthan24hoursbeforecontinuingtonextsteps
bull Replacehelmfillerplugwithhelmfillportbull Screwthreadedendoffillertubeintohelmfillerportbull Replacewhiteoilbottlecapwithspecific(white)capforconnection
tofillertubebull Connectfillertubetospecificconnectingcapbull Holdbottleuprightandpiercebottlebottom(usepushpinasincluded
infillingkit)
Refer to diagram 11 Openrightbleederoncylinderbody(fig2)andturnsteeringwheelas
illustrateduntilairiscompletelyeliminatedoilONLYshouldcomeoutofthebleeder
2 ClosebleederandcontinueSAMEsteeringwheelrotationuntilsteeringwheelcomestohalt
3 Opentheotherbleeder(fig4)andturnsteeringwheelinoppositedirectionuntilairiscompletelyeliminated
4 Closebleederandcontinuesamesteeringwheelrotationuntilsteeringwheelcomestohalt
5 Reiterateprocedureuntilcompleteairelimination
CAUTION CheckpropersteeringsysteminstallationaftereachprocedureTurnsteeringwheeluntilfullystrokedinbothdirections
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Single steering station system
Diagram 1 Oilsteeringwheelconnectiontoengine
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Multiple steering station system
IMPORTANTInallmultiplestationsysteminstallationsreplaceBLACKventplugwithGREYnonventplugonallhelmpumpsotherthanuppermost
Connection to fixed cylinder rod
Single station multiple cylindersPerforminstallationasshowninfig7Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotheruntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations multiple cylindersPerformconnectionasshowninfig8Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotherTurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations one cylinderPerformconnectionasshowninfig9Performstepsasindiagram1TurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
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Summarized alert instructions and maintenance
Perform system check after filling and purging procedures are completed as follows turn steering wheel from hard over to hard over in both directions Perform this procedure on all helm stations Ensure correct system installation Ensure no system malfunction prior to operating your boat
CAUTIONPriortoinstallationwerecommendthatyouremoveringsnecklaceswatchesandanyotheraccessoriesthatmightgetcaughtinmobilepartsofthesystem
Hosepipefitting sealantOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalentPreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystemthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteering
Protect steering system from contaminantsPreventcontaminantsfromenteringthesystemthatmaycausemalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringEnsurecleanestpossibleinstallationenvironment
Filling and purging the systemSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendthatyouwaitnolessthan24hourspriortocontinuingontonextsteps
MAINTENANCEUtilizeCraftsmanMarinehydraulicfluidorequivalentNEVERutilizebrakefluidSystemmaintenancerequirementswillvarydependingonoperationalandweatherconditionsProfessionalmarinemechanicsinspectionisarequi-rementonabiannualbasisPeriodicallycheckpistonandhelmfittingsforoilleaksSemiannuallycheckboltconnectionshosesandgeneralsystemwear
Oil level checkbull Performsystemfillingandpurgingasearlierinstructedbull FillhelmpumptothebrimbelowfillercapthreadsDonotoverfillbull Donotopenbleederuntilcontainerplacedbelowtoavoidfluidspillagebull Turnsteeringwheelfrac12toletoiloutthroughbleederbull Closebleederandchecksystemasdescribedearlier
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Technical information
Hydraulic fluid
CraftsmanMarinesteeringsystemsutilizeiso15-certifiedhydraulicfluid-Relativedensity0865Grccat15degc-Viscosity15cstat40degc
Isovg15hydraulicfluidsarealsorecommendedasfollowsMobildte11shelltellust15essonutoh15q8haydn15
STEERING SYSTEMS
CYLINDERS
Fittingsarefrac14rdquoNPTusesealantsLoctite542orLoctite545
UseflexibleCraftsmanMarinehosesorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
Code Displacement No of pistons Weight (kg) Relief valve Mounting position
BK0202002020cc 5
4650Bar
Rearmount
BK01020020 46 Middledashmount
BK0202002828cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020028 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003434cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020034 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003939cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020039 48 Middledashmount
Code Inner diameter (mm)
Stroke (mm)
Rod diameter (mm)
ARM (mm)
A (cm2)
Output force (kg)
Maximum torque (kg m) Application
BL01020025 25 150 12 1286 377 2639 3394
InboardbalancedBL01020032 32 178 14 1542 64998 454986 7016
BL01020038 38 178 16 1542 1005 7035 10848
BL01020040 40 228 18 199 1002 7014 13958
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Troubleshooting guide
CAUTIONListedbelowbysupplierCraftsmanMarinearesolutionstopossiblemostfrequentfaultsthatmayoccurwithhydraulicsteeringsystemsasfollowstobeutilizedasaguidelineonlyAssemblyordisassemblyofsteeringsystemcomponentsmustonlybeperformedbyprofessionalmarinetechniciansCraftsmanMarineacceptsnoresponsibilityfordamagedpropertyorpersonalinjuryinthisrespect
FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION
Helmblockageinfillingphase Pipingfittingsblocked Checkdamagedtubingsectionblockedfittingsandreplace
-Systemdifficulttofill-Airbubblingofhelmpumpaftersystemisfilled
Airinsystem -Reperformsystemfillingandpurging-Installtubinghorizontallyorwithmaximuminclinationofthreecmpermt
Bleederfittingsleaks Tightfittingorreplaceiffaulty
Coiledtubing Straighttubing
Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition Remountsteeringhelminrightposition
Pipingfittingsblocked Findblockedfittingandreplace
Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmoving
Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
Utilizedoiliswrong Drainsystemandrefillwithrecommendedoil
-Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmovingusingunbalancedoutboardcylinder-Steeringhardtohandlewhencraftisinmotion
Systemnotventedatuppermosthelm Checkplugtypeatuppermosthelmandreplaceifwrong
Bleederblocked Request immediately professional support Donrsquot operate craft
Steeringwheelnotlargeenough Replacewithwheeloflargediameter
Wrongtrimtabsetting Resettrimtab
Airinsystem Verifyoillevelandreperformsystemfillingandpurging
Cylinderrodnotmoving Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
-Oilleakage-Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition
Request immediately professional support once leakage discoveredRemountsteeringhelminrightposition
Oilleakagethroughfittings Insufficientlyserrationbraceorwrongscrewedfittings UsewrenchtotightfittingsDonotexceed176Nm
Sealantnotenoughorunused DrainanddismantlesteeringhelmDismantlefittingsandcleanupoilresidueTreatthreadedfittingswithsealantliquidandremountReperformpurging
Oilleakagethroughfillerport Fillerplugunproperlytightened Tightfillerplugasrecommended
Ventplugonhelmpumpotherthanuppermost Replaceblackventplugwiththegreyoneasrecom-mended
WornordamagedORseal ReplaceORseal
Excessoillevel Seeoillevelmaintenanceasearlierinstructed
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-010
028
21
031
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Table of contents
Table of contents
Safety 2
Table of contents 3
General safety guidelines 4
General warranty conditions 5
Installation scheme 6 Singlesteeringstationscheme 6 Multiplesteeringstationscheme 6
Steering helm installation and dimensions 7 Middledashboardmounthelm 8 Rearmounthelm 9
Cylinder installation 10 Balancedinboardcylinder 10
Hose installation 12
Connecting hose to cylinders 12
Connecting hose to steering helm 13
System filling and purging 14
Single steering station and cylinder scheme 15
Multiple steering station and cylinder scheme 16
Summarized alert instructions and maintenance 17
Technical information 18
Troubleshooting guide 19
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General safety guidelines
Read carefully and follow safety guidelines as provided below
Craftsman Marine shall not be held liable for property damage or personal injury due to modified improperly used or incorrectly installed products Craftsman Marine reserves the right as it may deem necessary at any time to modify itrsquos products to improve their performance
StoragebullStoreproductsattemperaturesofbetween-40degC(-14degF)and+85degC(+211degF)bullOnlyhandlewithappropriatemeansormachinerytopreventsystemfailures
bullPeriodicallycheckstoredproductconditionstopreventdeterioration
InstallationbullCheckpackageintegritydamagemayoccurduringtransportationthatmaycausesystemfailuresbullSteeringsysteminstallationmustbeEXCLUSIVELYbyprofessionalmarinetechniciansfollowingcarefulreadingofthisinstructionsmanualbullSystemfailuresmustbeimmediatelyreportedtoprofessionalmarinetechniciansasoriginallyresponsibleforinstallationbull ImmediatelystopthesystemintheeventofabreakdownDonotrestartsystemuntilcauseofmalfunctionhasbeeneliminatedandrestartinghasbeen
authorizedbyprofessionalmarinetechniciansbullTotamperwithdisableorremovesafetysystemsconstitutescriminaloffensebullCraftsmanMarineshallnotbeheldliableformodificationsofitsproductsbyanythirdparties
thiscausesimmediatecancellationofwarrantybullComponentsmayonlybereplacedwithoriginalCraftsmanMarinepartsFailuretocomplycausesimmediatecancellationofwarrantybullResponsibilityforupdatingthesystemtopostinstallationservicingrestswithsystemownerbullResponsibilityrestswithbuyertoassessconformitywithapplicableregulationsofusedsteeringsystembullKeepinstructionmanualforfuturereferenceaskforreplacementcopyintheeventthismaydeteriorateorgetlost
Werecommendthatyoudisposeofhazardouswaste(oilssolventsgrease)consistentwithapplicablelegislation
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General warranty conditions
CraftsmanMarinewarrantsthatitsproductsarestate-of-the-artconstructionfreefromdefectsinworkmanshipandmaterialsIntheeventofmalfunctionthatmayoccurinCraftsmanMarinesystemwithintwentyfourmonthsofthedateofmanufactureCraftsmanMarineprovidesrepairorreplacementatCraftsmanMarinersquossoleoptionfreeofchargeThiswarrantydoesnotapplyintheeventofdamageresultingfromaccidentalbreakageincorrectinstallationornegligentorimproperuseThiswarrantydoesnotcovercostsinconnectionwiththeassemblyordisassemblyofproductsproducttransportationandtechnicalsupportevenifattributabletomanufacturingdefects
CraftsmanMarinesystemcomponents aremarkedunderapplicableDirective9425ECandISO10595regulationsItisalegalrequirementthat onmarkedcraftsteeringsystemsareinstalledwhosecomponentsarealso marked
CraftsmanMarinehasnoobligationunderthiswarrantyforanyproductusedinasteeringsysteminstallationwithothernonequallycertifiedproducts
JURISDICTIONAnylitigationwillbesettledbythecourtofTheNetherlands
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Installation scheme
Single steering station diagram
Multiple steering station diagram
CAUTION ForinboardsteeringcylinderinstallationsusingOslash12mm[516rdquo]nylontubinguseCraftsmanMarine flexible hosekittoconnectcylinderendofhydraulichose
CAUTION EnsureGREYnonventplugisinusetoavoidoilleaksandsubsequentsystemmalfunction
Helm station
Nylon tubes
Cylinder
Ball joint
UPPER Helm station fill-and-ventplug(BLACKplug)
Compensating line
SECOND Helm stationnonventplug(GREYplug)
Cylinder
Ball joint
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Steering helm installation
InstallationofCraftsmanMarinesteeringhelmcanbebothwithhorizontalandverticalshaftoranyintermediateinclinedposition
WerecommendthatyoufollowinstructionsasbelowforcorrectsteeringsysteminstallationontoconsoleordashboardbullEnsurethatthefillerplugisalwaysinUPWARDpositiontoavoidoilleaksbullMounthelmtodashasrequiredforyourmodelapplication(useappropriatedrillingtemplate)bullReadinstructionmanualcarefullybullOnlyutilizeCraftsmanMarinebrandedparts
NOTICEOnlyutilizeself-lockingfastenersasincludedinpackagetoinstallsteeringsystemontoconsoleandpreventsystemmalfunction
OnlyutilizesealantsLoctite542orLoctite545tofastenconicalfittingsproperlyDonotuseteflonortapesealersthatmaycausesteeringsystemtomalfunctionAlsoensurethatliquidsealantdoesnotenterthesystem
bull InsertfittingsmanuallyandscrewuntiltightbullUsewrenchspannertoturnadditional1frac12to2frac12turnsdependingondesiredhoseinstallation
DO NOT EXCEED 176 Nm
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Steering helms dimensions and technical features
Middle dashboard installation
NOTICE Adjustablemountingflangeenablessteeringsysteminstallationontodashboardorconsoleupto33mmthickSelf-locking nut M6
Washer
Back plate
Dash sectionUseappropriatedrillingtemplate
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Steering helms dimensions and technical features
Rear mount helm
NOTICE Adjustablemountingflangeenablessteeringsysteminstallationontodashboardorconsoleupto33mmthick
Dash sectionUseappropriatedrillingtemplate
Filler tube kit(notincluded)
Back plate
Cover
Steering wheel
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Cylinder installation
Balanced inboard cylinders
Toensuresuccessfulcylinderoperationandlongerdurabilityofsealsandotherpartssubjecttowearitisnecessarytousespecialcareininstallation
Correctinstallationisillustratedinthediagramasfollowsbelow
LettersAandBrepresenttillerarmhard-overpositionsAlignABlinetocylindercenterline
Cyllinder Model Stroke A B C D E F
mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch
BL01020025 150 59 131 51 107 42 458 180 965 38 44 17 56 22
BL01020032 178 7 155 61 127 5 499 196 1095 43 44 17 56 22
BL01020038 178 7 155 61 127 5 504 198 112 44 44 17 66 26
BL01020040 228 9 199 78 163 64 590 232 1405 55 44 17 66 26
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Cylinder installation
Installation1 Alignruddertoboatcenterline2 Loosentubefittings3 LocatecylinderontocraftbasedondimensionsldquoBrdquoldquoCrdquoandldquoDrdquo asconfiguredabove4 Ensuresupportbracketismountedontocylinderbyfourthroughscrews andfourselflockingnuts(notincluded) onlyutilizestainlesssteelnutsandscrews5 Checkpistonmovementbyturninghelmtohard-overinbothdirections Pistoncenterlinemustbehorizontalatbothhard-overpositions
NOTICECandDdimensionsarecalculatedbasedoncentralballjointrelativetoitsregulationzoneBalljointpositioncanbeadjus-teduptothreemmpersidetocorrectanyalignmenterrors
bullMountingcylinderontocraftmustpreferablybebythroughboltsthanlagscrews
bullTubefittingsmustbeinupwardpositionIfnotpossiblethecylindershouldbeinstalledonlyAFTERfillingandpurgingofthesteeringsystemhasbeenperformedasfollowsbelow
bullAdequatelyprotectcylinderrodfromaccidentalcollisionthatmaycausesteeringmalfunction
bullCorrosionmayoccurifcylinderutilizationisinhighlycorrosiveenviron-mentsCheckforcorrosionandreplacecorrodedparts
DimensionlsquoArsquomustneverbeinexcessof18mm
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Hose installation
Useflexible Craftsman Marine hoseorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
NOTICETominimizepressurelossuseshortestpathtoroutehoseswithoutexceedingaminimum bend radius of 40 mm
Follow instructions below to ensure correct hose installationbull Installhosesatsafetydistancefromheatsourcesorchemicalagentsbull Routehoseswithaminimalrisetofacilitateairremovalinfillingphasebull CheckhoseintegrityUsepvcpipingorgrommetstoprotecthoses
ifnecessaryAvoiddentingandbendingofhosesthatmayreducehosesection
bull Ensurecleanestpossibleinstallationenvironmenttoavoidsystemcontamination
NOTICEOnly remove protective fitting caps upon installationbullCheckthathoseendsarecutclean(unlesshoseswithpreas-sembledhoseendfittingsareinuse)
We recommend that you only utilize cutters cutting nippers or copper tube cutters as appropriate to shorten hose length if necessary Do not use saw edged blade bullStrapdownhoseatregularintervalsusingNONMETALLICties
Connecting hose to cylinders
Craftsman Marine hydraulic cylinders are supplied with frac14rsquorsquo NPT fittings Utilize flexible hose (516rdquo) or copper hose with 10mm outer diameter or specific preinstalled end fittings hose
HydraulicsystemscreatealotofpressureinthehosesandfittingsmovinghydraulicfluidthroughthesystemTheweakspotinthesystemrestsinimproperlyinstalledfittingsCrimpedfittingsupportthepressurecreatedbythehydraulicfluidbutoncetheyareinstalledtheycannotbereusedReusablehydraulicfittingsecuretotheendofahydrauliclineandwillnotbreakunderpressurewhenproperlyinstalled
Followthestepsdescribedbelowtofitthere-useablehosefittingstotheflexiblehydraulichose
Things you needbull Reusablehydraulichosefittingbull Benchvicebull Hydraulichosebull Hydraulicfluidbull Twoadjustablewrenches
1 Clampareusablehosefittingsocketintothejawsofabenchvice2 Insertoneendofahydraulichoseintothefittingsecuredinthevice
TurnthehosecounterclockwisetothreaditintothesocketContinueturninguntilthehosebottomsoutinthefitting
3 LubricatethemandrelassembleofthereusablehydraulicfittingwithcleanhydraulicfluidSlidethemandrelinandoutofthesocketandintotheendofthehydraulichosetolubricatetheinsideoftheconnection
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Hose installation
Connecting hose to steering helm
RemoveletterAyellowcapsinsidefigure1toconnectsteeringhelmtohydraulicpiston
ONLYremoveletterBblackcapsinfigure1toconnectsteeringhelmstationtosecondhelmstationUtilizesealantLoctite542orequivalenttosecuretightenedfittings
CAUTIONOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalenttosecuretightenedfittingsDonotusetapeorteflonsealersthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringAlsopreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystem
Connecting copper hose to cylinder (no preassembled hose end fittings)1 Unscrewboltedfittingoncylinderandremoveprotectivecap2 Slidenutoverhoseandinserthoseintofittingtobottom3 Threadnuttightusingwrench(notincluded)
Connecting hose to cylinder (preassembled hose end fittings)1 Unscrewboltedfittingoncylinderandremoveprotectivecap2 Removeprotectivecapfromhosefitting3 Slidenutoverhoseendfittingandhoseendfittingintocylinder
fittingtobottom4 Threadnuttightusingwrench(notincluded)
B
B
A
A
4 PushthemandrelintothesocketuntilthethreadsoftheassemblymeetthefrontedgeofthesocketTurnthenipplenutclockwisetothreadthemandrelintothesocketwithanadjustablewrenchStopturningthenutwhenthereisa132to116inchgapbetweenthefrontedgeofthemandrelassemblyandthefrontfaceofthesocket
5 HoldthefrontnipplenutsteadywithanadjustablewrenchTurntherearmandrelnutcounterclockwisewithasecondadjustablewrenchtocompletetheassembly
Reversethelistedstepstodisassembleareusablehydraulicfitting
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System filling and purging
Only utilize hydraulic oil for Craftsman Marine steering system
NoticeFillingthesystemstartsathelmstation
PerforminstructionsonallhelmpumpsexceptuppermostonmultiplesteeringstationsystemsinthefirstplaceOncefillingproceduresarecompletedforsta-tionsatlowerlevelreplaceblackventplugwithgreynonventplugPerformthislatterprocedureonallhelmpumpsexceptuppermosthelmpumpContinuetouppersteeringhelm
bull Replacehelmfillerplugwithhelmfillportbull Screwthreadedendoffillertubeintohelmfillerportbull Replacewhiteoilbottlecapwithspecific(white)capforconnection
tofillertubebull Connectfillertubetospecificconnectingcapbull Holdbottleuprightandpiercebottlebottom(usepushpinasincluded
infillingkit)
Connection to fixed cylinder rodConnectoilbottleasearlierdescribedFillhelmpumpwithhydraulicoilOilmustbevisibleinfillertubeAllownoairintothesystemFillertubemustalwaysbefullduringfillingproceduresUseadditionalfluidbottleifnecessary
CAUTIONSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendyoutowaitnolessthan24hoursbeforecontinuingtonextsteps
bull Replacehelmfillerplugwithhelmfillportbull Screwthreadedendoffillertubeintohelmfillerportbull Replacewhiteoilbottlecapwithspecific(white)capforconnection
tofillertubebull Connectfillertubetospecificconnectingcapbull Holdbottleuprightandpiercebottlebottom(usepushpinasincluded
infillingkit)
Refer to diagram 11 Openrightbleederoncylinderbody(fig2)andturnsteeringwheelas
illustrateduntilairiscompletelyeliminatedoilONLYshouldcomeoutofthebleeder
2 ClosebleederandcontinueSAMEsteeringwheelrotationuntilsteeringwheelcomestohalt
3 Opentheotherbleeder(fig4)andturnsteeringwheelinoppositedirectionuntilairiscompletelyeliminated
4 Closebleederandcontinuesamesteeringwheelrotationuntilsteeringwheelcomestohalt
5 Reiterateprocedureuntilcompleteairelimination
CAUTION CheckpropersteeringsysteminstallationaftereachprocedureTurnsteeringwheeluntilfullystrokedinbothdirections
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Single steering station system
Diagram 1 Oilsteeringwheelconnectiontoengine
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Multiple steering station system
IMPORTANTInallmultiplestationsysteminstallationsreplaceBLACKventplugwithGREYnonventplugonallhelmpumpsotherthanuppermost
Connection to fixed cylinder rod
Single station multiple cylindersPerforminstallationasshowninfig7Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotheruntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations multiple cylindersPerformconnectionasshowninfig8Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotherTurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations one cylinderPerformconnectionasshowninfig9Performstepsasindiagram1TurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
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Summarized alert instructions and maintenance
Perform system check after filling and purging procedures are completed as follows turn steering wheel from hard over to hard over in both directions Perform this procedure on all helm stations Ensure correct system installation Ensure no system malfunction prior to operating your boat
CAUTIONPriortoinstallationwerecommendthatyouremoveringsnecklaceswatchesandanyotheraccessoriesthatmightgetcaughtinmobilepartsofthesystem
Hosepipefitting sealantOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalentPreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystemthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteering
Protect steering system from contaminantsPreventcontaminantsfromenteringthesystemthatmaycausemalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringEnsurecleanestpossibleinstallationenvironment
Filling and purging the systemSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendthatyouwaitnolessthan24hourspriortocontinuingontonextsteps
MAINTENANCEUtilizeCraftsmanMarinehydraulicfluidorequivalentNEVERutilizebrakefluidSystemmaintenancerequirementswillvarydependingonoperationalandweatherconditionsProfessionalmarinemechanicsinspectionisarequi-rementonabiannualbasisPeriodicallycheckpistonandhelmfittingsforoilleaksSemiannuallycheckboltconnectionshosesandgeneralsystemwear
Oil level checkbull Performsystemfillingandpurgingasearlierinstructedbull FillhelmpumptothebrimbelowfillercapthreadsDonotoverfillbull Donotopenbleederuntilcontainerplacedbelowtoavoidfluidspillagebull Turnsteeringwheelfrac12toletoiloutthroughbleederbull Closebleederandchecksystemasdescribedearlier
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Technical information
Hydraulic fluid
CraftsmanMarinesteeringsystemsutilizeiso15-certifiedhydraulicfluid-Relativedensity0865Grccat15degc-Viscosity15cstat40degc
Isovg15hydraulicfluidsarealsorecommendedasfollowsMobildte11shelltellust15essonutoh15q8haydn15
STEERING SYSTEMS
CYLINDERS
Fittingsarefrac14rdquoNPTusesealantsLoctite542orLoctite545
UseflexibleCraftsmanMarinehosesorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
Code Displacement No of pistons Weight (kg) Relief valve Mounting position
BK0202002020cc 5
4650Bar
Rearmount
BK01020020 46 Middledashmount
BK0202002828cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020028 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003434cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020034 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003939cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020039 48 Middledashmount
Code Inner diameter (mm)
Stroke (mm)
Rod diameter (mm)
ARM (mm)
A (cm2)
Output force (kg)
Maximum torque (kg m) Application
BL01020025 25 150 12 1286 377 2639 3394
InboardbalancedBL01020032 32 178 14 1542 64998 454986 7016
BL01020038 38 178 16 1542 1005 7035 10848
BL01020040 40 228 18 199 1002 7014 13958
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Troubleshooting guide
CAUTIONListedbelowbysupplierCraftsmanMarinearesolutionstopossiblemostfrequentfaultsthatmayoccurwithhydraulicsteeringsystemsasfollowstobeutilizedasaguidelineonlyAssemblyordisassemblyofsteeringsystemcomponentsmustonlybeperformedbyprofessionalmarinetechniciansCraftsmanMarineacceptsnoresponsibilityfordamagedpropertyorpersonalinjuryinthisrespect
FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION
Helmblockageinfillingphase Pipingfittingsblocked Checkdamagedtubingsectionblockedfittingsandreplace
-Systemdifficulttofill-Airbubblingofhelmpumpaftersystemisfilled
Airinsystem -Reperformsystemfillingandpurging-Installtubinghorizontallyorwithmaximuminclinationofthreecmpermt
Bleederfittingsleaks Tightfittingorreplaceiffaulty
Coiledtubing Straighttubing
Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition Remountsteeringhelminrightposition
Pipingfittingsblocked Findblockedfittingandreplace
Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmoving
Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
Utilizedoiliswrong Drainsystemandrefillwithrecommendedoil
-Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmovingusingunbalancedoutboardcylinder-Steeringhardtohandlewhencraftisinmotion
Systemnotventedatuppermosthelm Checkplugtypeatuppermosthelmandreplaceifwrong
Bleederblocked Request immediately professional support Donrsquot operate craft
Steeringwheelnotlargeenough Replacewithwheeloflargediameter
Wrongtrimtabsetting Resettrimtab
Airinsystem Verifyoillevelandreperformsystemfillingandpurging
Cylinderrodnotmoving Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
-Oilleakage-Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition
Request immediately professional support once leakage discoveredRemountsteeringhelminrightposition
Oilleakagethroughfittings Insufficientlyserrationbraceorwrongscrewedfittings UsewrenchtotightfittingsDonotexceed176Nm
Sealantnotenoughorunused DrainanddismantlesteeringhelmDismantlefittingsandcleanupoilresidueTreatthreadedfittingswithsealantliquidandremountReperformpurging
Oilleakagethroughfillerport Fillerplugunproperlytightened Tightfillerplugasrecommended
Ventplugonhelmpumpotherthanuppermost Replaceblackventplugwiththegreyoneasrecom-mended
WornordamagedORseal ReplaceORseal
Excessoillevel Seeoillevelmaintenanceasearlierinstructed
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General safety guidelines
Read carefully and follow safety guidelines as provided below
Craftsman Marine shall not be held liable for property damage or personal injury due to modified improperly used or incorrectly installed products Craftsman Marine reserves the right as it may deem necessary at any time to modify itrsquos products to improve their performance
StoragebullStoreproductsattemperaturesofbetween-40degC(-14degF)and+85degC(+211degF)bullOnlyhandlewithappropriatemeansormachinerytopreventsystemfailures
bullPeriodicallycheckstoredproductconditionstopreventdeterioration
InstallationbullCheckpackageintegritydamagemayoccurduringtransportationthatmaycausesystemfailuresbullSteeringsysteminstallationmustbeEXCLUSIVELYbyprofessionalmarinetechniciansfollowingcarefulreadingofthisinstructionsmanualbullSystemfailuresmustbeimmediatelyreportedtoprofessionalmarinetechniciansasoriginallyresponsibleforinstallationbull ImmediatelystopthesystemintheeventofabreakdownDonotrestartsystemuntilcauseofmalfunctionhasbeeneliminatedandrestartinghasbeen
authorizedbyprofessionalmarinetechniciansbullTotamperwithdisableorremovesafetysystemsconstitutescriminaloffensebullCraftsmanMarineshallnotbeheldliableformodificationsofitsproductsbyanythirdparties
thiscausesimmediatecancellationofwarrantybullComponentsmayonlybereplacedwithoriginalCraftsmanMarinepartsFailuretocomplycausesimmediatecancellationofwarrantybullResponsibilityforupdatingthesystemtopostinstallationservicingrestswithsystemownerbullResponsibilityrestswithbuyertoassessconformitywithapplicableregulationsofusedsteeringsystembullKeepinstructionmanualforfuturereferenceaskforreplacementcopyintheeventthismaydeteriorateorgetlost
Werecommendthatyoudisposeofhazardouswaste(oilssolventsgrease)consistentwithapplicablelegislation
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General warranty conditions
CraftsmanMarinewarrantsthatitsproductsarestate-of-the-artconstructionfreefromdefectsinworkmanshipandmaterialsIntheeventofmalfunctionthatmayoccurinCraftsmanMarinesystemwithintwentyfourmonthsofthedateofmanufactureCraftsmanMarineprovidesrepairorreplacementatCraftsmanMarinersquossoleoptionfreeofchargeThiswarrantydoesnotapplyintheeventofdamageresultingfromaccidentalbreakageincorrectinstallationornegligentorimproperuseThiswarrantydoesnotcovercostsinconnectionwiththeassemblyordisassemblyofproductsproducttransportationandtechnicalsupportevenifattributabletomanufacturingdefects
CraftsmanMarinesystemcomponents aremarkedunderapplicableDirective9425ECandISO10595regulationsItisalegalrequirementthat onmarkedcraftsteeringsystemsareinstalledwhosecomponentsarealso marked
CraftsmanMarinehasnoobligationunderthiswarrantyforanyproductusedinasteeringsysteminstallationwithothernonequallycertifiedproducts
JURISDICTIONAnylitigationwillbesettledbythecourtofTheNetherlands
6 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Installation scheme
Single steering station diagram
Multiple steering station diagram
CAUTION ForinboardsteeringcylinderinstallationsusingOslash12mm[516rdquo]nylontubinguseCraftsmanMarine flexible hosekittoconnectcylinderendofhydraulichose
CAUTION EnsureGREYnonventplugisinusetoavoidoilleaksandsubsequentsystemmalfunction
Helm station
Nylon tubes
Cylinder
Ball joint
UPPER Helm station fill-and-ventplug(BLACKplug)
Compensating line
SECOND Helm stationnonventplug(GREYplug)
Cylinder
Ball joint
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Steering helm installation
InstallationofCraftsmanMarinesteeringhelmcanbebothwithhorizontalandverticalshaftoranyintermediateinclinedposition
WerecommendthatyoufollowinstructionsasbelowforcorrectsteeringsysteminstallationontoconsoleordashboardbullEnsurethatthefillerplugisalwaysinUPWARDpositiontoavoidoilleaksbullMounthelmtodashasrequiredforyourmodelapplication(useappropriatedrillingtemplate)bullReadinstructionmanualcarefullybullOnlyutilizeCraftsmanMarinebrandedparts
NOTICEOnlyutilizeself-lockingfastenersasincludedinpackagetoinstallsteeringsystemontoconsoleandpreventsystemmalfunction
OnlyutilizesealantsLoctite542orLoctite545tofastenconicalfittingsproperlyDonotuseteflonortapesealersthatmaycausesteeringsystemtomalfunctionAlsoensurethatliquidsealantdoesnotenterthesystem
bull InsertfittingsmanuallyandscrewuntiltightbullUsewrenchspannertoturnadditional1frac12to2frac12turnsdependingondesiredhoseinstallation
DO NOT EXCEED 176 Nm
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Steering helms dimensions and technical features
Middle dashboard installation
NOTICE Adjustablemountingflangeenablessteeringsysteminstallationontodashboardorconsoleupto33mmthickSelf-locking nut M6
Washer
Back plate
Dash sectionUseappropriatedrillingtemplate
9Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Steering helms dimensions and technical features
Rear mount helm
NOTICE Adjustablemountingflangeenablessteeringsysteminstallationontodashboardorconsoleupto33mmthick
Dash sectionUseappropriatedrillingtemplate
Filler tube kit(notincluded)
Back plate
Cover
Steering wheel
10 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Cylinder installation
Balanced inboard cylinders
Toensuresuccessfulcylinderoperationandlongerdurabilityofsealsandotherpartssubjecttowearitisnecessarytousespecialcareininstallation
Correctinstallationisillustratedinthediagramasfollowsbelow
LettersAandBrepresenttillerarmhard-overpositionsAlignABlinetocylindercenterline
Cyllinder Model Stroke A B C D E F
mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch
BL01020025 150 59 131 51 107 42 458 180 965 38 44 17 56 22
BL01020032 178 7 155 61 127 5 499 196 1095 43 44 17 56 22
BL01020038 178 7 155 61 127 5 504 198 112 44 44 17 66 26
BL01020040 228 9 199 78 163 64 590 232 1405 55 44 17 66 26
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Cylinder installation
Installation1 Alignruddertoboatcenterline2 Loosentubefittings3 LocatecylinderontocraftbasedondimensionsldquoBrdquoldquoCrdquoandldquoDrdquo asconfiguredabove4 Ensuresupportbracketismountedontocylinderbyfourthroughscrews andfourselflockingnuts(notincluded) onlyutilizestainlesssteelnutsandscrews5 Checkpistonmovementbyturninghelmtohard-overinbothdirections Pistoncenterlinemustbehorizontalatbothhard-overpositions
NOTICECandDdimensionsarecalculatedbasedoncentralballjointrelativetoitsregulationzoneBalljointpositioncanbeadjus-teduptothreemmpersidetocorrectanyalignmenterrors
bullMountingcylinderontocraftmustpreferablybebythroughboltsthanlagscrews
bullTubefittingsmustbeinupwardpositionIfnotpossiblethecylindershouldbeinstalledonlyAFTERfillingandpurgingofthesteeringsystemhasbeenperformedasfollowsbelow
bullAdequatelyprotectcylinderrodfromaccidentalcollisionthatmaycausesteeringmalfunction
bullCorrosionmayoccurifcylinderutilizationisinhighlycorrosiveenviron-mentsCheckforcorrosionandreplacecorrodedparts
DimensionlsquoArsquomustneverbeinexcessof18mm
12 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Hose installation
Useflexible Craftsman Marine hoseorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
NOTICETominimizepressurelossuseshortestpathtoroutehoseswithoutexceedingaminimum bend radius of 40 mm
Follow instructions below to ensure correct hose installationbull Installhosesatsafetydistancefromheatsourcesorchemicalagentsbull Routehoseswithaminimalrisetofacilitateairremovalinfillingphasebull CheckhoseintegrityUsepvcpipingorgrommetstoprotecthoses
ifnecessaryAvoiddentingandbendingofhosesthatmayreducehosesection
bull Ensurecleanestpossibleinstallationenvironmenttoavoidsystemcontamination
NOTICEOnly remove protective fitting caps upon installationbullCheckthathoseendsarecutclean(unlesshoseswithpreas-sembledhoseendfittingsareinuse)
We recommend that you only utilize cutters cutting nippers or copper tube cutters as appropriate to shorten hose length if necessary Do not use saw edged blade bullStrapdownhoseatregularintervalsusingNONMETALLICties
Connecting hose to cylinders
Craftsman Marine hydraulic cylinders are supplied with frac14rsquorsquo NPT fittings Utilize flexible hose (516rdquo) or copper hose with 10mm outer diameter or specific preinstalled end fittings hose
HydraulicsystemscreatealotofpressureinthehosesandfittingsmovinghydraulicfluidthroughthesystemTheweakspotinthesystemrestsinimproperlyinstalledfittingsCrimpedfittingsupportthepressurecreatedbythehydraulicfluidbutoncetheyareinstalledtheycannotbereusedReusablehydraulicfittingsecuretotheendofahydrauliclineandwillnotbreakunderpressurewhenproperlyinstalled
Followthestepsdescribedbelowtofitthere-useablehosefittingstotheflexiblehydraulichose
Things you needbull Reusablehydraulichosefittingbull Benchvicebull Hydraulichosebull Hydraulicfluidbull Twoadjustablewrenches
1 Clampareusablehosefittingsocketintothejawsofabenchvice2 Insertoneendofahydraulichoseintothefittingsecuredinthevice
TurnthehosecounterclockwisetothreaditintothesocketContinueturninguntilthehosebottomsoutinthefitting
3 LubricatethemandrelassembleofthereusablehydraulicfittingwithcleanhydraulicfluidSlidethemandrelinandoutofthesocketandintotheendofthehydraulichosetolubricatetheinsideoftheconnection
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Hose installation
Connecting hose to steering helm
RemoveletterAyellowcapsinsidefigure1toconnectsteeringhelmtohydraulicpiston
ONLYremoveletterBblackcapsinfigure1toconnectsteeringhelmstationtosecondhelmstationUtilizesealantLoctite542orequivalenttosecuretightenedfittings
CAUTIONOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalenttosecuretightenedfittingsDonotusetapeorteflonsealersthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringAlsopreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystem
Connecting copper hose to cylinder (no preassembled hose end fittings)1 Unscrewboltedfittingoncylinderandremoveprotectivecap2 Slidenutoverhoseandinserthoseintofittingtobottom3 Threadnuttightusingwrench(notincluded)
Connecting hose to cylinder (preassembled hose end fittings)1 Unscrewboltedfittingoncylinderandremoveprotectivecap2 Removeprotectivecapfromhosefitting3 Slidenutoverhoseendfittingandhoseendfittingintocylinder
fittingtobottom4 Threadnuttightusingwrench(notincluded)
B
B
A
A
4 PushthemandrelintothesocketuntilthethreadsoftheassemblymeetthefrontedgeofthesocketTurnthenipplenutclockwisetothreadthemandrelintothesocketwithanadjustablewrenchStopturningthenutwhenthereisa132to116inchgapbetweenthefrontedgeofthemandrelassemblyandthefrontfaceofthesocket
5 HoldthefrontnipplenutsteadywithanadjustablewrenchTurntherearmandrelnutcounterclockwisewithasecondadjustablewrenchtocompletetheassembly
Reversethelistedstepstodisassembleareusablehydraulicfitting
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System filling and purging
Only utilize hydraulic oil for Craftsman Marine steering system
NoticeFillingthesystemstartsathelmstation
PerforminstructionsonallhelmpumpsexceptuppermostonmultiplesteeringstationsystemsinthefirstplaceOncefillingproceduresarecompletedforsta-tionsatlowerlevelreplaceblackventplugwithgreynonventplugPerformthislatterprocedureonallhelmpumpsexceptuppermosthelmpumpContinuetouppersteeringhelm
bull Replacehelmfillerplugwithhelmfillportbull Screwthreadedendoffillertubeintohelmfillerportbull Replacewhiteoilbottlecapwithspecific(white)capforconnection
tofillertubebull Connectfillertubetospecificconnectingcapbull Holdbottleuprightandpiercebottlebottom(usepushpinasincluded
infillingkit)
Connection to fixed cylinder rodConnectoilbottleasearlierdescribedFillhelmpumpwithhydraulicoilOilmustbevisibleinfillertubeAllownoairintothesystemFillertubemustalwaysbefullduringfillingproceduresUseadditionalfluidbottleifnecessary
CAUTIONSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendyoutowaitnolessthan24hoursbeforecontinuingtonextsteps
bull Replacehelmfillerplugwithhelmfillportbull Screwthreadedendoffillertubeintohelmfillerportbull Replacewhiteoilbottlecapwithspecific(white)capforconnection
tofillertubebull Connectfillertubetospecificconnectingcapbull Holdbottleuprightandpiercebottlebottom(usepushpinasincluded
infillingkit)
Refer to diagram 11 Openrightbleederoncylinderbody(fig2)andturnsteeringwheelas
illustrateduntilairiscompletelyeliminatedoilONLYshouldcomeoutofthebleeder
2 ClosebleederandcontinueSAMEsteeringwheelrotationuntilsteeringwheelcomestohalt
3 Opentheotherbleeder(fig4)andturnsteeringwheelinoppositedirectionuntilairiscompletelyeliminated
4 Closebleederandcontinuesamesteeringwheelrotationuntilsteeringwheelcomestohalt
5 Reiterateprocedureuntilcompleteairelimination
CAUTION CheckpropersteeringsysteminstallationaftereachprocedureTurnsteeringwheeluntilfullystrokedinbothdirections
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Single steering station system
Diagram 1 Oilsteeringwheelconnectiontoengine
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Multiple steering station system
IMPORTANTInallmultiplestationsysteminstallationsreplaceBLACKventplugwithGREYnonventplugonallhelmpumpsotherthanuppermost
Connection to fixed cylinder rod
Single station multiple cylindersPerforminstallationasshowninfig7Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotheruntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations multiple cylindersPerformconnectionasshowninfig8Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotherTurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations one cylinderPerformconnectionasshowninfig9Performstepsasindiagram1TurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
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Summarized alert instructions and maintenance
Perform system check after filling and purging procedures are completed as follows turn steering wheel from hard over to hard over in both directions Perform this procedure on all helm stations Ensure correct system installation Ensure no system malfunction prior to operating your boat
CAUTIONPriortoinstallationwerecommendthatyouremoveringsnecklaceswatchesandanyotheraccessoriesthatmightgetcaughtinmobilepartsofthesystem
Hosepipefitting sealantOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalentPreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystemthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteering
Protect steering system from contaminantsPreventcontaminantsfromenteringthesystemthatmaycausemalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringEnsurecleanestpossibleinstallationenvironment
Filling and purging the systemSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendthatyouwaitnolessthan24hourspriortocontinuingontonextsteps
MAINTENANCEUtilizeCraftsmanMarinehydraulicfluidorequivalentNEVERutilizebrakefluidSystemmaintenancerequirementswillvarydependingonoperationalandweatherconditionsProfessionalmarinemechanicsinspectionisarequi-rementonabiannualbasisPeriodicallycheckpistonandhelmfittingsforoilleaksSemiannuallycheckboltconnectionshosesandgeneralsystemwear
Oil level checkbull Performsystemfillingandpurgingasearlierinstructedbull FillhelmpumptothebrimbelowfillercapthreadsDonotoverfillbull Donotopenbleederuntilcontainerplacedbelowtoavoidfluidspillagebull Turnsteeringwheelfrac12toletoiloutthroughbleederbull Closebleederandchecksystemasdescribedearlier
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Technical information
Hydraulic fluid
CraftsmanMarinesteeringsystemsutilizeiso15-certifiedhydraulicfluid-Relativedensity0865Grccat15degc-Viscosity15cstat40degc
Isovg15hydraulicfluidsarealsorecommendedasfollowsMobildte11shelltellust15essonutoh15q8haydn15
STEERING SYSTEMS
CYLINDERS
Fittingsarefrac14rdquoNPTusesealantsLoctite542orLoctite545
UseflexibleCraftsmanMarinehosesorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
Code Displacement No of pistons Weight (kg) Relief valve Mounting position
BK0202002020cc 5
4650Bar
Rearmount
BK01020020 46 Middledashmount
BK0202002828cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020028 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003434cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020034 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003939cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020039 48 Middledashmount
Code Inner diameter (mm)
Stroke (mm)
Rod diameter (mm)
ARM (mm)
A (cm2)
Output force (kg)
Maximum torque (kg m) Application
BL01020025 25 150 12 1286 377 2639 3394
InboardbalancedBL01020032 32 178 14 1542 64998 454986 7016
BL01020038 38 178 16 1542 1005 7035 10848
BL01020040 40 228 18 199 1002 7014 13958
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Troubleshooting guide
CAUTIONListedbelowbysupplierCraftsmanMarinearesolutionstopossiblemostfrequentfaultsthatmayoccurwithhydraulicsteeringsystemsasfollowstobeutilizedasaguidelineonlyAssemblyordisassemblyofsteeringsystemcomponentsmustonlybeperformedbyprofessionalmarinetechniciansCraftsmanMarineacceptsnoresponsibilityfordamagedpropertyorpersonalinjuryinthisrespect
FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION
Helmblockageinfillingphase Pipingfittingsblocked Checkdamagedtubingsectionblockedfittingsandreplace
-Systemdifficulttofill-Airbubblingofhelmpumpaftersystemisfilled
Airinsystem -Reperformsystemfillingandpurging-Installtubinghorizontallyorwithmaximuminclinationofthreecmpermt
Bleederfittingsleaks Tightfittingorreplaceiffaulty
Coiledtubing Straighttubing
Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition Remountsteeringhelminrightposition
Pipingfittingsblocked Findblockedfittingandreplace
Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmoving
Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
Utilizedoiliswrong Drainsystemandrefillwithrecommendedoil
-Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmovingusingunbalancedoutboardcylinder-Steeringhardtohandlewhencraftisinmotion
Systemnotventedatuppermosthelm Checkplugtypeatuppermosthelmandreplaceifwrong
Bleederblocked Request immediately professional support Donrsquot operate craft
Steeringwheelnotlargeenough Replacewithwheeloflargediameter
Wrongtrimtabsetting Resettrimtab
Airinsystem Verifyoillevelandreperformsystemfillingandpurging
Cylinderrodnotmoving Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
-Oilleakage-Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition
Request immediately professional support once leakage discoveredRemountsteeringhelminrightposition
Oilleakagethroughfittings Insufficientlyserrationbraceorwrongscrewedfittings UsewrenchtotightfittingsDonotexceed176Nm
Sealantnotenoughorunused DrainanddismantlesteeringhelmDismantlefittingsandcleanupoilresidueTreatthreadedfittingswithsealantliquidandremountReperformpurging
Oilleakagethroughfillerport Fillerplugunproperlytightened Tightfillerplugasrecommended
Ventplugonhelmpumpotherthanuppermost Replaceblackventplugwiththegreyoneasrecom-mended
WornordamagedORseal ReplaceORseal
Excessoillevel Seeoillevelmaintenanceasearlierinstructed
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General warranty conditions
CraftsmanMarinewarrantsthatitsproductsarestate-of-the-artconstructionfreefromdefectsinworkmanshipandmaterialsIntheeventofmalfunctionthatmayoccurinCraftsmanMarinesystemwithintwentyfourmonthsofthedateofmanufactureCraftsmanMarineprovidesrepairorreplacementatCraftsmanMarinersquossoleoptionfreeofchargeThiswarrantydoesnotapplyintheeventofdamageresultingfromaccidentalbreakageincorrectinstallationornegligentorimproperuseThiswarrantydoesnotcovercostsinconnectionwiththeassemblyordisassemblyofproductsproducttransportationandtechnicalsupportevenifattributabletomanufacturingdefects
CraftsmanMarinesystemcomponents aremarkedunderapplicableDirective9425ECandISO10595regulationsItisalegalrequirementthat onmarkedcraftsteeringsystemsareinstalledwhosecomponentsarealso marked
CraftsmanMarinehasnoobligationunderthiswarrantyforanyproductusedinasteeringsysteminstallationwithothernonequallycertifiedproducts
JURISDICTIONAnylitigationwillbesettledbythecourtofTheNetherlands
6 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Installation scheme
Single steering station diagram
Multiple steering station diagram
CAUTION ForinboardsteeringcylinderinstallationsusingOslash12mm[516rdquo]nylontubinguseCraftsmanMarine flexible hosekittoconnectcylinderendofhydraulichose
CAUTION EnsureGREYnonventplugisinusetoavoidoilleaksandsubsequentsystemmalfunction
Helm station
Nylon tubes
Cylinder
Ball joint
UPPER Helm station fill-and-ventplug(BLACKplug)
Compensating line
SECOND Helm stationnonventplug(GREYplug)
Cylinder
Ball joint
7Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Steering helm installation
InstallationofCraftsmanMarinesteeringhelmcanbebothwithhorizontalandverticalshaftoranyintermediateinclinedposition
WerecommendthatyoufollowinstructionsasbelowforcorrectsteeringsysteminstallationontoconsoleordashboardbullEnsurethatthefillerplugisalwaysinUPWARDpositiontoavoidoilleaksbullMounthelmtodashasrequiredforyourmodelapplication(useappropriatedrillingtemplate)bullReadinstructionmanualcarefullybullOnlyutilizeCraftsmanMarinebrandedparts
NOTICEOnlyutilizeself-lockingfastenersasincludedinpackagetoinstallsteeringsystemontoconsoleandpreventsystemmalfunction
OnlyutilizesealantsLoctite542orLoctite545tofastenconicalfittingsproperlyDonotuseteflonortapesealersthatmaycausesteeringsystemtomalfunctionAlsoensurethatliquidsealantdoesnotenterthesystem
bull InsertfittingsmanuallyandscrewuntiltightbullUsewrenchspannertoturnadditional1frac12to2frac12turnsdependingondesiredhoseinstallation
DO NOT EXCEED 176 Nm
8 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Steering helms dimensions and technical features
Middle dashboard installation
NOTICE Adjustablemountingflangeenablessteeringsysteminstallationontodashboardorconsoleupto33mmthickSelf-locking nut M6
Washer
Back plate
Dash sectionUseappropriatedrillingtemplate
9Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Steering helms dimensions and technical features
Rear mount helm
NOTICE Adjustablemountingflangeenablessteeringsysteminstallationontodashboardorconsoleupto33mmthick
Dash sectionUseappropriatedrillingtemplate
Filler tube kit(notincluded)
Back plate
Cover
Steering wheel
10 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Cylinder installation
Balanced inboard cylinders
Toensuresuccessfulcylinderoperationandlongerdurabilityofsealsandotherpartssubjecttowearitisnecessarytousespecialcareininstallation
Correctinstallationisillustratedinthediagramasfollowsbelow
LettersAandBrepresenttillerarmhard-overpositionsAlignABlinetocylindercenterline
Cyllinder Model Stroke A B C D E F
mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch
BL01020025 150 59 131 51 107 42 458 180 965 38 44 17 56 22
BL01020032 178 7 155 61 127 5 499 196 1095 43 44 17 56 22
BL01020038 178 7 155 61 127 5 504 198 112 44 44 17 66 26
BL01020040 228 9 199 78 163 64 590 232 1405 55 44 17 66 26
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Cylinder installation
Installation1 Alignruddertoboatcenterline2 Loosentubefittings3 LocatecylinderontocraftbasedondimensionsldquoBrdquoldquoCrdquoandldquoDrdquo asconfiguredabove4 Ensuresupportbracketismountedontocylinderbyfourthroughscrews andfourselflockingnuts(notincluded) onlyutilizestainlesssteelnutsandscrews5 Checkpistonmovementbyturninghelmtohard-overinbothdirections Pistoncenterlinemustbehorizontalatbothhard-overpositions
NOTICECandDdimensionsarecalculatedbasedoncentralballjointrelativetoitsregulationzoneBalljointpositioncanbeadjus-teduptothreemmpersidetocorrectanyalignmenterrors
bullMountingcylinderontocraftmustpreferablybebythroughboltsthanlagscrews
bullTubefittingsmustbeinupwardpositionIfnotpossiblethecylindershouldbeinstalledonlyAFTERfillingandpurgingofthesteeringsystemhasbeenperformedasfollowsbelow
bullAdequatelyprotectcylinderrodfromaccidentalcollisionthatmaycausesteeringmalfunction
bullCorrosionmayoccurifcylinderutilizationisinhighlycorrosiveenviron-mentsCheckforcorrosionandreplacecorrodedparts
DimensionlsquoArsquomustneverbeinexcessof18mm
12 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Hose installation
Useflexible Craftsman Marine hoseorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
NOTICETominimizepressurelossuseshortestpathtoroutehoseswithoutexceedingaminimum bend radius of 40 mm
Follow instructions below to ensure correct hose installationbull Installhosesatsafetydistancefromheatsourcesorchemicalagentsbull Routehoseswithaminimalrisetofacilitateairremovalinfillingphasebull CheckhoseintegrityUsepvcpipingorgrommetstoprotecthoses
ifnecessaryAvoiddentingandbendingofhosesthatmayreducehosesection
bull Ensurecleanestpossibleinstallationenvironmenttoavoidsystemcontamination
NOTICEOnly remove protective fitting caps upon installationbullCheckthathoseendsarecutclean(unlesshoseswithpreas-sembledhoseendfittingsareinuse)
We recommend that you only utilize cutters cutting nippers or copper tube cutters as appropriate to shorten hose length if necessary Do not use saw edged blade bullStrapdownhoseatregularintervalsusingNONMETALLICties
Connecting hose to cylinders
Craftsman Marine hydraulic cylinders are supplied with frac14rsquorsquo NPT fittings Utilize flexible hose (516rdquo) or copper hose with 10mm outer diameter or specific preinstalled end fittings hose
HydraulicsystemscreatealotofpressureinthehosesandfittingsmovinghydraulicfluidthroughthesystemTheweakspotinthesystemrestsinimproperlyinstalledfittingsCrimpedfittingsupportthepressurecreatedbythehydraulicfluidbutoncetheyareinstalledtheycannotbereusedReusablehydraulicfittingsecuretotheendofahydrauliclineandwillnotbreakunderpressurewhenproperlyinstalled
Followthestepsdescribedbelowtofitthere-useablehosefittingstotheflexiblehydraulichose
Things you needbull Reusablehydraulichosefittingbull Benchvicebull Hydraulichosebull Hydraulicfluidbull Twoadjustablewrenches
1 Clampareusablehosefittingsocketintothejawsofabenchvice2 Insertoneendofahydraulichoseintothefittingsecuredinthevice
TurnthehosecounterclockwisetothreaditintothesocketContinueturninguntilthehosebottomsoutinthefitting
3 LubricatethemandrelassembleofthereusablehydraulicfittingwithcleanhydraulicfluidSlidethemandrelinandoutofthesocketandintotheendofthehydraulichosetolubricatetheinsideoftheconnection
13Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Hose installation
Connecting hose to steering helm
RemoveletterAyellowcapsinsidefigure1toconnectsteeringhelmtohydraulicpiston
ONLYremoveletterBblackcapsinfigure1toconnectsteeringhelmstationtosecondhelmstationUtilizesealantLoctite542orequivalenttosecuretightenedfittings
CAUTIONOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalenttosecuretightenedfittingsDonotusetapeorteflonsealersthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringAlsopreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystem
Connecting copper hose to cylinder (no preassembled hose end fittings)1 Unscrewboltedfittingoncylinderandremoveprotectivecap2 Slidenutoverhoseandinserthoseintofittingtobottom3 Threadnuttightusingwrench(notincluded)
Connecting hose to cylinder (preassembled hose end fittings)1 Unscrewboltedfittingoncylinderandremoveprotectivecap2 Removeprotectivecapfromhosefitting3 Slidenutoverhoseendfittingandhoseendfittingintocylinder
fittingtobottom4 Threadnuttightusingwrench(notincluded)
B
B
A
A
4 PushthemandrelintothesocketuntilthethreadsoftheassemblymeetthefrontedgeofthesocketTurnthenipplenutclockwisetothreadthemandrelintothesocketwithanadjustablewrenchStopturningthenutwhenthereisa132to116inchgapbetweenthefrontedgeofthemandrelassemblyandthefrontfaceofthesocket
5 HoldthefrontnipplenutsteadywithanadjustablewrenchTurntherearmandrelnutcounterclockwisewithasecondadjustablewrenchtocompletetheassembly
Reversethelistedstepstodisassembleareusablehydraulicfitting
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System filling and purging
Only utilize hydraulic oil for Craftsman Marine steering system
NoticeFillingthesystemstartsathelmstation
PerforminstructionsonallhelmpumpsexceptuppermostonmultiplesteeringstationsystemsinthefirstplaceOncefillingproceduresarecompletedforsta-tionsatlowerlevelreplaceblackventplugwithgreynonventplugPerformthislatterprocedureonallhelmpumpsexceptuppermosthelmpumpContinuetouppersteeringhelm
bull Replacehelmfillerplugwithhelmfillportbull Screwthreadedendoffillertubeintohelmfillerportbull Replacewhiteoilbottlecapwithspecific(white)capforconnection
tofillertubebull Connectfillertubetospecificconnectingcapbull Holdbottleuprightandpiercebottlebottom(usepushpinasincluded
infillingkit)
Connection to fixed cylinder rodConnectoilbottleasearlierdescribedFillhelmpumpwithhydraulicoilOilmustbevisibleinfillertubeAllownoairintothesystemFillertubemustalwaysbefullduringfillingproceduresUseadditionalfluidbottleifnecessary
CAUTIONSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendyoutowaitnolessthan24hoursbeforecontinuingtonextsteps
bull Replacehelmfillerplugwithhelmfillportbull Screwthreadedendoffillertubeintohelmfillerportbull Replacewhiteoilbottlecapwithspecific(white)capforconnection
tofillertubebull Connectfillertubetospecificconnectingcapbull Holdbottleuprightandpiercebottlebottom(usepushpinasincluded
infillingkit)
Refer to diagram 11 Openrightbleederoncylinderbody(fig2)andturnsteeringwheelas
illustrateduntilairiscompletelyeliminatedoilONLYshouldcomeoutofthebleeder
2 ClosebleederandcontinueSAMEsteeringwheelrotationuntilsteeringwheelcomestohalt
3 Opentheotherbleeder(fig4)andturnsteeringwheelinoppositedirectionuntilairiscompletelyeliminated
4 Closebleederandcontinuesamesteeringwheelrotationuntilsteeringwheelcomestohalt
5 Reiterateprocedureuntilcompleteairelimination
CAUTION CheckpropersteeringsysteminstallationaftereachprocedureTurnsteeringwheeluntilfullystrokedinbothdirections
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Single steering station system
Diagram 1 Oilsteeringwheelconnectiontoengine
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Multiple steering station system
IMPORTANTInallmultiplestationsysteminstallationsreplaceBLACKventplugwithGREYnonventplugonallhelmpumpsotherthanuppermost
Connection to fixed cylinder rod
Single station multiple cylindersPerforminstallationasshowninfig7Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotheruntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations multiple cylindersPerformconnectionasshowninfig8Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotherTurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations one cylinderPerformconnectionasshowninfig9Performstepsasindiagram1TurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
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Summarized alert instructions and maintenance
Perform system check after filling and purging procedures are completed as follows turn steering wheel from hard over to hard over in both directions Perform this procedure on all helm stations Ensure correct system installation Ensure no system malfunction prior to operating your boat
CAUTIONPriortoinstallationwerecommendthatyouremoveringsnecklaceswatchesandanyotheraccessoriesthatmightgetcaughtinmobilepartsofthesystem
Hosepipefitting sealantOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalentPreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystemthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteering
Protect steering system from contaminantsPreventcontaminantsfromenteringthesystemthatmaycausemalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringEnsurecleanestpossibleinstallationenvironment
Filling and purging the systemSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendthatyouwaitnolessthan24hourspriortocontinuingontonextsteps
MAINTENANCEUtilizeCraftsmanMarinehydraulicfluidorequivalentNEVERutilizebrakefluidSystemmaintenancerequirementswillvarydependingonoperationalandweatherconditionsProfessionalmarinemechanicsinspectionisarequi-rementonabiannualbasisPeriodicallycheckpistonandhelmfittingsforoilleaksSemiannuallycheckboltconnectionshosesandgeneralsystemwear
Oil level checkbull Performsystemfillingandpurgingasearlierinstructedbull FillhelmpumptothebrimbelowfillercapthreadsDonotoverfillbull Donotopenbleederuntilcontainerplacedbelowtoavoidfluidspillagebull Turnsteeringwheelfrac12toletoiloutthroughbleederbull Closebleederandchecksystemasdescribedearlier
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Technical information
Hydraulic fluid
CraftsmanMarinesteeringsystemsutilizeiso15-certifiedhydraulicfluid-Relativedensity0865Grccat15degc-Viscosity15cstat40degc
Isovg15hydraulicfluidsarealsorecommendedasfollowsMobildte11shelltellust15essonutoh15q8haydn15
STEERING SYSTEMS
CYLINDERS
Fittingsarefrac14rdquoNPTusesealantsLoctite542orLoctite545
UseflexibleCraftsmanMarinehosesorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
Code Displacement No of pistons Weight (kg) Relief valve Mounting position
BK0202002020cc 5
4650Bar
Rearmount
BK01020020 46 Middledashmount
BK0202002828cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020028 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003434cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020034 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003939cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020039 48 Middledashmount
Code Inner diameter (mm)
Stroke (mm)
Rod diameter (mm)
ARM (mm)
A (cm2)
Output force (kg)
Maximum torque (kg m) Application
BL01020025 25 150 12 1286 377 2639 3394
InboardbalancedBL01020032 32 178 14 1542 64998 454986 7016
BL01020038 38 178 16 1542 1005 7035 10848
BL01020040 40 228 18 199 1002 7014 13958
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Troubleshooting guide
CAUTIONListedbelowbysupplierCraftsmanMarinearesolutionstopossiblemostfrequentfaultsthatmayoccurwithhydraulicsteeringsystemsasfollowstobeutilizedasaguidelineonlyAssemblyordisassemblyofsteeringsystemcomponentsmustonlybeperformedbyprofessionalmarinetechniciansCraftsmanMarineacceptsnoresponsibilityfordamagedpropertyorpersonalinjuryinthisrespect
FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION
Helmblockageinfillingphase Pipingfittingsblocked Checkdamagedtubingsectionblockedfittingsandreplace
-Systemdifficulttofill-Airbubblingofhelmpumpaftersystemisfilled
Airinsystem -Reperformsystemfillingandpurging-Installtubinghorizontallyorwithmaximuminclinationofthreecmpermt
Bleederfittingsleaks Tightfittingorreplaceiffaulty
Coiledtubing Straighttubing
Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition Remountsteeringhelminrightposition
Pipingfittingsblocked Findblockedfittingandreplace
Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmoving
Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
Utilizedoiliswrong Drainsystemandrefillwithrecommendedoil
-Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmovingusingunbalancedoutboardcylinder-Steeringhardtohandlewhencraftisinmotion
Systemnotventedatuppermosthelm Checkplugtypeatuppermosthelmandreplaceifwrong
Bleederblocked Request immediately professional support Donrsquot operate craft
Steeringwheelnotlargeenough Replacewithwheeloflargediameter
Wrongtrimtabsetting Resettrimtab
Airinsystem Verifyoillevelandreperformsystemfillingandpurging
Cylinderrodnotmoving Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
-Oilleakage-Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition
Request immediately professional support once leakage discoveredRemountsteeringhelminrightposition
Oilleakagethroughfittings Insufficientlyserrationbraceorwrongscrewedfittings UsewrenchtotightfittingsDonotexceed176Nm
Sealantnotenoughorunused DrainanddismantlesteeringhelmDismantlefittingsandcleanupoilresidueTreatthreadedfittingswithsealantliquidandremountReperformpurging
Oilleakagethroughfillerport Fillerplugunproperlytightened Tightfillerplugasrecommended
Ventplugonhelmpumpotherthanuppermost Replaceblackventplugwiththegreyoneasrecom-mended
WornordamagedORseal ReplaceORseal
Excessoillevel Seeoillevelmaintenanceasearlierinstructed
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Installation scheme
Single steering station diagram
Multiple steering station diagram
CAUTION ForinboardsteeringcylinderinstallationsusingOslash12mm[516rdquo]nylontubinguseCraftsmanMarine flexible hosekittoconnectcylinderendofhydraulichose
CAUTION EnsureGREYnonventplugisinusetoavoidoilleaksandsubsequentsystemmalfunction
Helm station
Nylon tubes
Cylinder
Ball joint
UPPER Helm station fill-and-ventplug(BLACKplug)
Compensating line
SECOND Helm stationnonventplug(GREYplug)
Cylinder
Ball joint
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Steering helm installation
InstallationofCraftsmanMarinesteeringhelmcanbebothwithhorizontalandverticalshaftoranyintermediateinclinedposition
WerecommendthatyoufollowinstructionsasbelowforcorrectsteeringsysteminstallationontoconsoleordashboardbullEnsurethatthefillerplugisalwaysinUPWARDpositiontoavoidoilleaksbullMounthelmtodashasrequiredforyourmodelapplication(useappropriatedrillingtemplate)bullReadinstructionmanualcarefullybullOnlyutilizeCraftsmanMarinebrandedparts
NOTICEOnlyutilizeself-lockingfastenersasincludedinpackagetoinstallsteeringsystemontoconsoleandpreventsystemmalfunction
OnlyutilizesealantsLoctite542orLoctite545tofastenconicalfittingsproperlyDonotuseteflonortapesealersthatmaycausesteeringsystemtomalfunctionAlsoensurethatliquidsealantdoesnotenterthesystem
bull InsertfittingsmanuallyandscrewuntiltightbullUsewrenchspannertoturnadditional1frac12to2frac12turnsdependingondesiredhoseinstallation
DO NOT EXCEED 176 Nm
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Steering helms dimensions and technical features
Middle dashboard installation
NOTICE Adjustablemountingflangeenablessteeringsysteminstallationontodashboardorconsoleupto33mmthickSelf-locking nut M6
Washer
Back plate
Dash sectionUseappropriatedrillingtemplate
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Steering helms dimensions and technical features
Rear mount helm
NOTICE Adjustablemountingflangeenablessteeringsysteminstallationontodashboardorconsoleupto33mmthick
Dash sectionUseappropriatedrillingtemplate
Filler tube kit(notincluded)
Back plate
Cover
Steering wheel
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Cylinder installation
Balanced inboard cylinders
Toensuresuccessfulcylinderoperationandlongerdurabilityofsealsandotherpartssubjecttowearitisnecessarytousespecialcareininstallation
Correctinstallationisillustratedinthediagramasfollowsbelow
LettersAandBrepresenttillerarmhard-overpositionsAlignABlinetocylindercenterline
Cyllinder Model Stroke A B C D E F
mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch
BL01020025 150 59 131 51 107 42 458 180 965 38 44 17 56 22
BL01020032 178 7 155 61 127 5 499 196 1095 43 44 17 56 22
BL01020038 178 7 155 61 127 5 504 198 112 44 44 17 66 26
BL01020040 228 9 199 78 163 64 590 232 1405 55 44 17 66 26
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Cylinder installation
Installation1 Alignruddertoboatcenterline2 Loosentubefittings3 LocatecylinderontocraftbasedondimensionsldquoBrdquoldquoCrdquoandldquoDrdquo asconfiguredabove4 Ensuresupportbracketismountedontocylinderbyfourthroughscrews andfourselflockingnuts(notincluded) onlyutilizestainlesssteelnutsandscrews5 Checkpistonmovementbyturninghelmtohard-overinbothdirections Pistoncenterlinemustbehorizontalatbothhard-overpositions
NOTICECandDdimensionsarecalculatedbasedoncentralballjointrelativetoitsregulationzoneBalljointpositioncanbeadjus-teduptothreemmpersidetocorrectanyalignmenterrors
bullMountingcylinderontocraftmustpreferablybebythroughboltsthanlagscrews
bullTubefittingsmustbeinupwardpositionIfnotpossiblethecylindershouldbeinstalledonlyAFTERfillingandpurgingofthesteeringsystemhasbeenperformedasfollowsbelow
bullAdequatelyprotectcylinderrodfromaccidentalcollisionthatmaycausesteeringmalfunction
bullCorrosionmayoccurifcylinderutilizationisinhighlycorrosiveenviron-mentsCheckforcorrosionandreplacecorrodedparts
DimensionlsquoArsquomustneverbeinexcessof18mm
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Hose installation
Useflexible Craftsman Marine hoseorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
NOTICETominimizepressurelossuseshortestpathtoroutehoseswithoutexceedingaminimum bend radius of 40 mm
Follow instructions below to ensure correct hose installationbull Installhosesatsafetydistancefromheatsourcesorchemicalagentsbull Routehoseswithaminimalrisetofacilitateairremovalinfillingphasebull CheckhoseintegrityUsepvcpipingorgrommetstoprotecthoses
ifnecessaryAvoiddentingandbendingofhosesthatmayreducehosesection
bull Ensurecleanestpossibleinstallationenvironmenttoavoidsystemcontamination
NOTICEOnly remove protective fitting caps upon installationbullCheckthathoseendsarecutclean(unlesshoseswithpreas-sembledhoseendfittingsareinuse)
We recommend that you only utilize cutters cutting nippers or copper tube cutters as appropriate to shorten hose length if necessary Do not use saw edged blade bullStrapdownhoseatregularintervalsusingNONMETALLICties
Connecting hose to cylinders
Craftsman Marine hydraulic cylinders are supplied with frac14rsquorsquo NPT fittings Utilize flexible hose (516rdquo) or copper hose with 10mm outer diameter or specific preinstalled end fittings hose
HydraulicsystemscreatealotofpressureinthehosesandfittingsmovinghydraulicfluidthroughthesystemTheweakspotinthesystemrestsinimproperlyinstalledfittingsCrimpedfittingsupportthepressurecreatedbythehydraulicfluidbutoncetheyareinstalledtheycannotbereusedReusablehydraulicfittingsecuretotheendofahydrauliclineandwillnotbreakunderpressurewhenproperlyinstalled
Followthestepsdescribedbelowtofitthere-useablehosefittingstotheflexiblehydraulichose
Things you needbull Reusablehydraulichosefittingbull Benchvicebull Hydraulichosebull Hydraulicfluidbull Twoadjustablewrenches
1 Clampareusablehosefittingsocketintothejawsofabenchvice2 Insertoneendofahydraulichoseintothefittingsecuredinthevice
TurnthehosecounterclockwisetothreaditintothesocketContinueturninguntilthehosebottomsoutinthefitting
3 LubricatethemandrelassembleofthereusablehydraulicfittingwithcleanhydraulicfluidSlidethemandrelinandoutofthesocketandintotheendofthehydraulichosetolubricatetheinsideoftheconnection
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Hose installation
Connecting hose to steering helm
RemoveletterAyellowcapsinsidefigure1toconnectsteeringhelmtohydraulicpiston
ONLYremoveletterBblackcapsinfigure1toconnectsteeringhelmstationtosecondhelmstationUtilizesealantLoctite542orequivalenttosecuretightenedfittings
CAUTIONOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalenttosecuretightenedfittingsDonotusetapeorteflonsealersthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringAlsopreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystem
Connecting copper hose to cylinder (no preassembled hose end fittings)1 Unscrewboltedfittingoncylinderandremoveprotectivecap2 Slidenutoverhoseandinserthoseintofittingtobottom3 Threadnuttightusingwrench(notincluded)
Connecting hose to cylinder (preassembled hose end fittings)1 Unscrewboltedfittingoncylinderandremoveprotectivecap2 Removeprotectivecapfromhosefitting3 Slidenutoverhoseendfittingandhoseendfittingintocylinder
fittingtobottom4 Threadnuttightusingwrench(notincluded)
B
B
A
A
4 PushthemandrelintothesocketuntilthethreadsoftheassemblymeetthefrontedgeofthesocketTurnthenipplenutclockwisetothreadthemandrelintothesocketwithanadjustablewrenchStopturningthenutwhenthereisa132to116inchgapbetweenthefrontedgeofthemandrelassemblyandthefrontfaceofthesocket
5 HoldthefrontnipplenutsteadywithanadjustablewrenchTurntherearmandrelnutcounterclockwisewithasecondadjustablewrenchtocompletetheassembly
Reversethelistedstepstodisassembleareusablehydraulicfitting
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System filling and purging
Only utilize hydraulic oil for Craftsman Marine steering system
NoticeFillingthesystemstartsathelmstation
PerforminstructionsonallhelmpumpsexceptuppermostonmultiplesteeringstationsystemsinthefirstplaceOncefillingproceduresarecompletedforsta-tionsatlowerlevelreplaceblackventplugwithgreynonventplugPerformthislatterprocedureonallhelmpumpsexceptuppermosthelmpumpContinuetouppersteeringhelm
bull Replacehelmfillerplugwithhelmfillportbull Screwthreadedendoffillertubeintohelmfillerportbull Replacewhiteoilbottlecapwithspecific(white)capforconnection
tofillertubebull Connectfillertubetospecificconnectingcapbull Holdbottleuprightandpiercebottlebottom(usepushpinasincluded
infillingkit)
Connection to fixed cylinder rodConnectoilbottleasearlierdescribedFillhelmpumpwithhydraulicoilOilmustbevisibleinfillertubeAllownoairintothesystemFillertubemustalwaysbefullduringfillingproceduresUseadditionalfluidbottleifnecessary
CAUTIONSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendyoutowaitnolessthan24hoursbeforecontinuingtonextsteps
bull Replacehelmfillerplugwithhelmfillportbull Screwthreadedendoffillertubeintohelmfillerportbull Replacewhiteoilbottlecapwithspecific(white)capforconnection
tofillertubebull Connectfillertubetospecificconnectingcapbull Holdbottleuprightandpiercebottlebottom(usepushpinasincluded
infillingkit)
Refer to diagram 11 Openrightbleederoncylinderbody(fig2)andturnsteeringwheelas
illustrateduntilairiscompletelyeliminatedoilONLYshouldcomeoutofthebleeder
2 ClosebleederandcontinueSAMEsteeringwheelrotationuntilsteeringwheelcomestohalt
3 Opentheotherbleeder(fig4)andturnsteeringwheelinoppositedirectionuntilairiscompletelyeliminated
4 Closebleederandcontinuesamesteeringwheelrotationuntilsteeringwheelcomestohalt
5 Reiterateprocedureuntilcompleteairelimination
CAUTION CheckpropersteeringsysteminstallationaftereachprocedureTurnsteeringwheeluntilfullystrokedinbothdirections
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Single steering station system
Diagram 1 Oilsteeringwheelconnectiontoengine
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Multiple steering station system
IMPORTANTInallmultiplestationsysteminstallationsreplaceBLACKventplugwithGREYnonventplugonallhelmpumpsotherthanuppermost
Connection to fixed cylinder rod
Single station multiple cylindersPerforminstallationasshowninfig7Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotheruntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations multiple cylindersPerformconnectionasshowninfig8Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotherTurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations one cylinderPerformconnectionasshowninfig9Performstepsasindiagram1TurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
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Summarized alert instructions and maintenance
Perform system check after filling and purging procedures are completed as follows turn steering wheel from hard over to hard over in both directions Perform this procedure on all helm stations Ensure correct system installation Ensure no system malfunction prior to operating your boat
CAUTIONPriortoinstallationwerecommendthatyouremoveringsnecklaceswatchesandanyotheraccessoriesthatmightgetcaughtinmobilepartsofthesystem
Hosepipefitting sealantOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalentPreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystemthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteering
Protect steering system from contaminantsPreventcontaminantsfromenteringthesystemthatmaycausemalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringEnsurecleanestpossibleinstallationenvironment
Filling and purging the systemSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendthatyouwaitnolessthan24hourspriortocontinuingontonextsteps
MAINTENANCEUtilizeCraftsmanMarinehydraulicfluidorequivalentNEVERutilizebrakefluidSystemmaintenancerequirementswillvarydependingonoperationalandweatherconditionsProfessionalmarinemechanicsinspectionisarequi-rementonabiannualbasisPeriodicallycheckpistonandhelmfittingsforoilleaksSemiannuallycheckboltconnectionshosesandgeneralsystemwear
Oil level checkbull Performsystemfillingandpurgingasearlierinstructedbull FillhelmpumptothebrimbelowfillercapthreadsDonotoverfillbull Donotopenbleederuntilcontainerplacedbelowtoavoidfluidspillagebull Turnsteeringwheelfrac12toletoiloutthroughbleederbull Closebleederandchecksystemasdescribedearlier
18 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Technical information
Hydraulic fluid
CraftsmanMarinesteeringsystemsutilizeiso15-certifiedhydraulicfluid-Relativedensity0865Grccat15degc-Viscosity15cstat40degc
Isovg15hydraulicfluidsarealsorecommendedasfollowsMobildte11shelltellust15essonutoh15q8haydn15
STEERING SYSTEMS
CYLINDERS
Fittingsarefrac14rdquoNPTusesealantsLoctite542orLoctite545
UseflexibleCraftsmanMarinehosesorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
Code Displacement No of pistons Weight (kg) Relief valve Mounting position
BK0202002020cc 5
4650Bar
Rearmount
BK01020020 46 Middledashmount
BK0202002828cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020028 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003434cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020034 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003939cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020039 48 Middledashmount
Code Inner diameter (mm)
Stroke (mm)
Rod diameter (mm)
ARM (mm)
A (cm2)
Output force (kg)
Maximum torque (kg m) Application
BL01020025 25 150 12 1286 377 2639 3394
InboardbalancedBL01020032 32 178 14 1542 64998 454986 7016
BL01020038 38 178 16 1542 1005 7035 10848
BL01020040 40 228 18 199 1002 7014 13958
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Troubleshooting guide
CAUTIONListedbelowbysupplierCraftsmanMarinearesolutionstopossiblemostfrequentfaultsthatmayoccurwithhydraulicsteeringsystemsasfollowstobeutilizedasaguidelineonlyAssemblyordisassemblyofsteeringsystemcomponentsmustonlybeperformedbyprofessionalmarinetechniciansCraftsmanMarineacceptsnoresponsibilityfordamagedpropertyorpersonalinjuryinthisrespect
FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION
Helmblockageinfillingphase Pipingfittingsblocked Checkdamagedtubingsectionblockedfittingsandreplace
-Systemdifficulttofill-Airbubblingofhelmpumpaftersystemisfilled
Airinsystem -Reperformsystemfillingandpurging-Installtubinghorizontallyorwithmaximuminclinationofthreecmpermt
Bleederfittingsleaks Tightfittingorreplaceiffaulty
Coiledtubing Straighttubing
Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition Remountsteeringhelminrightposition
Pipingfittingsblocked Findblockedfittingandreplace
Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmoving
Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
Utilizedoiliswrong Drainsystemandrefillwithrecommendedoil
-Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmovingusingunbalancedoutboardcylinder-Steeringhardtohandlewhencraftisinmotion
Systemnotventedatuppermosthelm Checkplugtypeatuppermosthelmandreplaceifwrong
Bleederblocked Request immediately professional support Donrsquot operate craft
Steeringwheelnotlargeenough Replacewithwheeloflargediameter
Wrongtrimtabsetting Resettrimtab
Airinsystem Verifyoillevelandreperformsystemfillingandpurging
Cylinderrodnotmoving Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
-Oilleakage-Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition
Request immediately professional support once leakage discoveredRemountsteeringhelminrightposition
Oilleakagethroughfittings Insufficientlyserrationbraceorwrongscrewedfittings UsewrenchtotightfittingsDonotexceed176Nm
Sealantnotenoughorunused DrainanddismantlesteeringhelmDismantlefittingsandcleanupoilresidueTreatthreadedfittingswithsealantliquidandremountReperformpurging
Oilleakagethroughfillerport Fillerplugunproperlytightened Tightfillerplugasrecommended
Ventplugonhelmpumpotherthanuppermost Replaceblackventplugwiththegreyoneasrecom-mended
WornordamagedORseal ReplaceORseal
Excessoillevel Seeoillevelmaintenanceasearlierinstructed
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Steering helm installation
InstallationofCraftsmanMarinesteeringhelmcanbebothwithhorizontalandverticalshaftoranyintermediateinclinedposition
WerecommendthatyoufollowinstructionsasbelowforcorrectsteeringsysteminstallationontoconsoleordashboardbullEnsurethatthefillerplugisalwaysinUPWARDpositiontoavoidoilleaksbullMounthelmtodashasrequiredforyourmodelapplication(useappropriatedrillingtemplate)bullReadinstructionmanualcarefullybullOnlyutilizeCraftsmanMarinebrandedparts
NOTICEOnlyutilizeself-lockingfastenersasincludedinpackagetoinstallsteeringsystemontoconsoleandpreventsystemmalfunction
OnlyutilizesealantsLoctite542orLoctite545tofastenconicalfittingsproperlyDonotuseteflonortapesealersthatmaycausesteeringsystemtomalfunctionAlsoensurethatliquidsealantdoesnotenterthesystem
bull InsertfittingsmanuallyandscrewuntiltightbullUsewrenchspannertoturnadditional1frac12to2frac12turnsdependingondesiredhoseinstallation
DO NOT EXCEED 176 Nm
8 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Steering helms dimensions and technical features
Middle dashboard installation
NOTICE Adjustablemountingflangeenablessteeringsysteminstallationontodashboardorconsoleupto33mmthickSelf-locking nut M6
Washer
Back plate
Dash sectionUseappropriatedrillingtemplate
9Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Steering helms dimensions and technical features
Rear mount helm
NOTICE Adjustablemountingflangeenablessteeringsysteminstallationontodashboardorconsoleupto33mmthick
Dash sectionUseappropriatedrillingtemplate
Filler tube kit(notincluded)
Back plate
Cover
Steering wheel
10 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Cylinder installation
Balanced inboard cylinders
Toensuresuccessfulcylinderoperationandlongerdurabilityofsealsandotherpartssubjecttowearitisnecessarytousespecialcareininstallation
Correctinstallationisillustratedinthediagramasfollowsbelow
LettersAandBrepresenttillerarmhard-overpositionsAlignABlinetocylindercenterline
Cyllinder Model Stroke A B C D E F
mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch
BL01020025 150 59 131 51 107 42 458 180 965 38 44 17 56 22
BL01020032 178 7 155 61 127 5 499 196 1095 43 44 17 56 22
BL01020038 178 7 155 61 127 5 504 198 112 44 44 17 66 26
BL01020040 228 9 199 78 163 64 590 232 1405 55 44 17 66 26
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Cylinder installation
Installation1 Alignruddertoboatcenterline2 Loosentubefittings3 LocatecylinderontocraftbasedondimensionsldquoBrdquoldquoCrdquoandldquoDrdquo asconfiguredabove4 Ensuresupportbracketismountedontocylinderbyfourthroughscrews andfourselflockingnuts(notincluded) onlyutilizestainlesssteelnutsandscrews5 Checkpistonmovementbyturninghelmtohard-overinbothdirections Pistoncenterlinemustbehorizontalatbothhard-overpositions
NOTICECandDdimensionsarecalculatedbasedoncentralballjointrelativetoitsregulationzoneBalljointpositioncanbeadjus-teduptothreemmpersidetocorrectanyalignmenterrors
bullMountingcylinderontocraftmustpreferablybebythroughboltsthanlagscrews
bullTubefittingsmustbeinupwardpositionIfnotpossiblethecylindershouldbeinstalledonlyAFTERfillingandpurgingofthesteeringsystemhasbeenperformedasfollowsbelow
bullAdequatelyprotectcylinderrodfromaccidentalcollisionthatmaycausesteeringmalfunction
bullCorrosionmayoccurifcylinderutilizationisinhighlycorrosiveenviron-mentsCheckforcorrosionandreplacecorrodedparts
DimensionlsquoArsquomustneverbeinexcessof18mm
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Hose installation
Useflexible Craftsman Marine hoseorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
NOTICETominimizepressurelossuseshortestpathtoroutehoseswithoutexceedingaminimum bend radius of 40 mm
Follow instructions below to ensure correct hose installationbull Installhosesatsafetydistancefromheatsourcesorchemicalagentsbull Routehoseswithaminimalrisetofacilitateairremovalinfillingphasebull CheckhoseintegrityUsepvcpipingorgrommetstoprotecthoses
ifnecessaryAvoiddentingandbendingofhosesthatmayreducehosesection
bull Ensurecleanestpossibleinstallationenvironmenttoavoidsystemcontamination
NOTICEOnly remove protective fitting caps upon installationbullCheckthathoseendsarecutclean(unlesshoseswithpreas-sembledhoseendfittingsareinuse)
We recommend that you only utilize cutters cutting nippers or copper tube cutters as appropriate to shorten hose length if necessary Do not use saw edged blade bullStrapdownhoseatregularintervalsusingNONMETALLICties
Connecting hose to cylinders
Craftsman Marine hydraulic cylinders are supplied with frac14rsquorsquo NPT fittings Utilize flexible hose (516rdquo) or copper hose with 10mm outer diameter or specific preinstalled end fittings hose
HydraulicsystemscreatealotofpressureinthehosesandfittingsmovinghydraulicfluidthroughthesystemTheweakspotinthesystemrestsinimproperlyinstalledfittingsCrimpedfittingsupportthepressurecreatedbythehydraulicfluidbutoncetheyareinstalledtheycannotbereusedReusablehydraulicfittingsecuretotheendofahydrauliclineandwillnotbreakunderpressurewhenproperlyinstalled
Followthestepsdescribedbelowtofitthere-useablehosefittingstotheflexiblehydraulichose
Things you needbull Reusablehydraulichosefittingbull Benchvicebull Hydraulichosebull Hydraulicfluidbull Twoadjustablewrenches
1 Clampareusablehosefittingsocketintothejawsofabenchvice2 Insertoneendofahydraulichoseintothefittingsecuredinthevice
TurnthehosecounterclockwisetothreaditintothesocketContinueturninguntilthehosebottomsoutinthefitting
3 LubricatethemandrelassembleofthereusablehydraulicfittingwithcleanhydraulicfluidSlidethemandrelinandoutofthesocketandintotheendofthehydraulichosetolubricatetheinsideoftheconnection
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Hose installation
Connecting hose to steering helm
RemoveletterAyellowcapsinsidefigure1toconnectsteeringhelmtohydraulicpiston
ONLYremoveletterBblackcapsinfigure1toconnectsteeringhelmstationtosecondhelmstationUtilizesealantLoctite542orequivalenttosecuretightenedfittings
CAUTIONOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalenttosecuretightenedfittingsDonotusetapeorteflonsealersthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringAlsopreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystem
Connecting copper hose to cylinder (no preassembled hose end fittings)1 Unscrewboltedfittingoncylinderandremoveprotectivecap2 Slidenutoverhoseandinserthoseintofittingtobottom3 Threadnuttightusingwrench(notincluded)
Connecting hose to cylinder (preassembled hose end fittings)1 Unscrewboltedfittingoncylinderandremoveprotectivecap2 Removeprotectivecapfromhosefitting3 Slidenutoverhoseendfittingandhoseendfittingintocylinder
fittingtobottom4 Threadnuttightusingwrench(notincluded)
B
B
A
A
4 PushthemandrelintothesocketuntilthethreadsoftheassemblymeetthefrontedgeofthesocketTurnthenipplenutclockwisetothreadthemandrelintothesocketwithanadjustablewrenchStopturningthenutwhenthereisa132to116inchgapbetweenthefrontedgeofthemandrelassemblyandthefrontfaceofthesocket
5 HoldthefrontnipplenutsteadywithanadjustablewrenchTurntherearmandrelnutcounterclockwisewithasecondadjustablewrenchtocompletetheassembly
Reversethelistedstepstodisassembleareusablehydraulicfitting
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System filling and purging
Only utilize hydraulic oil for Craftsman Marine steering system
NoticeFillingthesystemstartsathelmstation
PerforminstructionsonallhelmpumpsexceptuppermostonmultiplesteeringstationsystemsinthefirstplaceOncefillingproceduresarecompletedforsta-tionsatlowerlevelreplaceblackventplugwithgreynonventplugPerformthislatterprocedureonallhelmpumpsexceptuppermosthelmpumpContinuetouppersteeringhelm
bull Replacehelmfillerplugwithhelmfillportbull Screwthreadedendoffillertubeintohelmfillerportbull Replacewhiteoilbottlecapwithspecific(white)capforconnection
tofillertubebull Connectfillertubetospecificconnectingcapbull Holdbottleuprightandpiercebottlebottom(usepushpinasincluded
infillingkit)
Connection to fixed cylinder rodConnectoilbottleasearlierdescribedFillhelmpumpwithhydraulicoilOilmustbevisibleinfillertubeAllownoairintothesystemFillertubemustalwaysbefullduringfillingproceduresUseadditionalfluidbottleifnecessary
CAUTIONSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendyoutowaitnolessthan24hoursbeforecontinuingtonextsteps
bull Replacehelmfillerplugwithhelmfillportbull Screwthreadedendoffillertubeintohelmfillerportbull Replacewhiteoilbottlecapwithspecific(white)capforconnection
tofillertubebull Connectfillertubetospecificconnectingcapbull Holdbottleuprightandpiercebottlebottom(usepushpinasincluded
infillingkit)
Refer to diagram 11 Openrightbleederoncylinderbody(fig2)andturnsteeringwheelas
illustrateduntilairiscompletelyeliminatedoilONLYshouldcomeoutofthebleeder
2 ClosebleederandcontinueSAMEsteeringwheelrotationuntilsteeringwheelcomestohalt
3 Opentheotherbleeder(fig4)andturnsteeringwheelinoppositedirectionuntilairiscompletelyeliminated
4 Closebleederandcontinuesamesteeringwheelrotationuntilsteeringwheelcomestohalt
5 Reiterateprocedureuntilcompleteairelimination
CAUTION CheckpropersteeringsysteminstallationaftereachprocedureTurnsteeringwheeluntilfullystrokedinbothdirections
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Single steering station system
Diagram 1 Oilsteeringwheelconnectiontoengine
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Multiple steering station system
IMPORTANTInallmultiplestationsysteminstallationsreplaceBLACKventplugwithGREYnonventplugonallhelmpumpsotherthanuppermost
Connection to fixed cylinder rod
Single station multiple cylindersPerforminstallationasshowninfig7Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotheruntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations multiple cylindersPerformconnectionasshowninfig8Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotherTurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations one cylinderPerformconnectionasshowninfig9Performstepsasindiagram1TurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
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Summarized alert instructions and maintenance
Perform system check after filling and purging procedures are completed as follows turn steering wheel from hard over to hard over in both directions Perform this procedure on all helm stations Ensure correct system installation Ensure no system malfunction prior to operating your boat
CAUTIONPriortoinstallationwerecommendthatyouremoveringsnecklaceswatchesandanyotheraccessoriesthatmightgetcaughtinmobilepartsofthesystem
Hosepipefitting sealantOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalentPreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystemthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteering
Protect steering system from contaminantsPreventcontaminantsfromenteringthesystemthatmaycausemalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringEnsurecleanestpossibleinstallationenvironment
Filling and purging the systemSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendthatyouwaitnolessthan24hourspriortocontinuingontonextsteps
MAINTENANCEUtilizeCraftsmanMarinehydraulicfluidorequivalentNEVERutilizebrakefluidSystemmaintenancerequirementswillvarydependingonoperationalandweatherconditionsProfessionalmarinemechanicsinspectionisarequi-rementonabiannualbasisPeriodicallycheckpistonandhelmfittingsforoilleaksSemiannuallycheckboltconnectionshosesandgeneralsystemwear
Oil level checkbull Performsystemfillingandpurgingasearlierinstructedbull FillhelmpumptothebrimbelowfillercapthreadsDonotoverfillbull Donotopenbleederuntilcontainerplacedbelowtoavoidfluidspillagebull Turnsteeringwheelfrac12toletoiloutthroughbleederbull Closebleederandchecksystemasdescribedearlier
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Technical information
Hydraulic fluid
CraftsmanMarinesteeringsystemsutilizeiso15-certifiedhydraulicfluid-Relativedensity0865Grccat15degc-Viscosity15cstat40degc
Isovg15hydraulicfluidsarealsorecommendedasfollowsMobildte11shelltellust15essonutoh15q8haydn15
STEERING SYSTEMS
CYLINDERS
Fittingsarefrac14rdquoNPTusesealantsLoctite542orLoctite545
UseflexibleCraftsmanMarinehosesorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
Code Displacement No of pistons Weight (kg) Relief valve Mounting position
BK0202002020cc 5
4650Bar
Rearmount
BK01020020 46 Middledashmount
BK0202002828cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020028 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003434cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020034 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003939cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020039 48 Middledashmount
Code Inner diameter (mm)
Stroke (mm)
Rod diameter (mm)
ARM (mm)
A (cm2)
Output force (kg)
Maximum torque (kg m) Application
BL01020025 25 150 12 1286 377 2639 3394
InboardbalancedBL01020032 32 178 14 1542 64998 454986 7016
BL01020038 38 178 16 1542 1005 7035 10848
BL01020040 40 228 18 199 1002 7014 13958
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Troubleshooting guide
CAUTIONListedbelowbysupplierCraftsmanMarinearesolutionstopossiblemostfrequentfaultsthatmayoccurwithhydraulicsteeringsystemsasfollowstobeutilizedasaguidelineonlyAssemblyordisassemblyofsteeringsystemcomponentsmustonlybeperformedbyprofessionalmarinetechniciansCraftsmanMarineacceptsnoresponsibilityfordamagedpropertyorpersonalinjuryinthisrespect
FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION
Helmblockageinfillingphase Pipingfittingsblocked Checkdamagedtubingsectionblockedfittingsandreplace
-Systemdifficulttofill-Airbubblingofhelmpumpaftersystemisfilled
Airinsystem -Reperformsystemfillingandpurging-Installtubinghorizontallyorwithmaximuminclinationofthreecmpermt
Bleederfittingsleaks Tightfittingorreplaceiffaulty
Coiledtubing Straighttubing
Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition Remountsteeringhelminrightposition
Pipingfittingsblocked Findblockedfittingandreplace
Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmoving
Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
Utilizedoiliswrong Drainsystemandrefillwithrecommendedoil
-Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmovingusingunbalancedoutboardcylinder-Steeringhardtohandlewhencraftisinmotion
Systemnotventedatuppermosthelm Checkplugtypeatuppermosthelmandreplaceifwrong
Bleederblocked Request immediately professional support Donrsquot operate craft
Steeringwheelnotlargeenough Replacewithwheeloflargediameter
Wrongtrimtabsetting Resettrimtab
Airinsystem Verifyoillevelandreperformsystemfillingandpurging
Cylinderrodnotmoving Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
-Oilleakage-Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition
Request immediately professional support once leakage discoveredRemountsteeringhelminrightposition
Oilleakagethroughfittings Insufficientlyserrationbraceorwrongscrewedfittings UsewrenchtotightfittingsDonotexceed176Nm
Sealantnotenoughorunused DrainanddismantlesteeringhelmDismantlefittingsandcleanupoilresidueTreatthreadedfittingswithsealantliquidandremountReperformpurging
Oilleakagethroughfillerport Fillerplugunproperlytightened Tightfillerplugasrecommended
Ventplugonhelmpumpotherthanuppermost Replaceblackventplugwiththegreyoneasrecom-mended
WornordamagedORseal ReplaceORseal
Excessoillevel Seeoillevelmaintenanceasearlierinstructed
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Steering helms dimensions and technical features
Middle dashboard installation
NOTICE Adjustablemountingflangeenablessteeringsysteminstallationontodashboardorconsoleupto33mmthickSelf-locking nut M6
Washer
Back plate
Dash sectionUseappropriatedrillingtemplate
9Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Steering helms dimensions and technical features
Rear mount helm
NOTICE Adjustablemountingflangeenablessteeringsysteminstallationontodashboardorconsoleupto33mmthick
Dash sectionUseappropriatedrillingtemplate
Filler tube kit(notincluded)
Back plate
Cover
Steering wheel
10 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Cylinder installation
Balanced inboard cylinders
Toensuresuccessfulcylinderoperationandlongerdurabilityofsealsandotherpartssubjecttowearitisnecessarytousespecialcareininstallation
Correctinstallationisillustratedinthediagramasfollowsbelow
LettersAandBrepresenttillerarmhard-overpositionsAlignABlinetocylindercenterline
Cyllinder Model Stroke A B C D E F
mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch
BL01020025 150 59 131 51 107 42 458 180 965 38 44 17 56 22
BL01020032 178 7 155 61 127 5 499 196 1095 43 44 17 56 22
BL01020038 178 7 155 61 127 5 504 198 112 44 44 17 66 26
BL01020040 228 9 199 78 163 64 590 232 1405 55 44 17 66 26
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Cylinder installation
Installation1 Alignruddertoboatcenterline2 Loosentubefittings3 LocatecylinderontocraftbasedondimensionsldquoBrdquoldquoCrdquoandldquoDrdquo asconfiguredabove4 Ensuresupportbracketismountedontocylinderbyfourthroughscrews andfourselflockingnuts(notincluded) onlyutilizestainlesssteelnutsandscrews5 Checkpistonmovementbyturninghelmtohard-overinbothdirections Pistoncenterlinemustbehorizontalatbothhard-overpositions
NOTICECandDdimensionsarecalculatedbasedoncentralballjointrelativetoitsregulationzoneBalljointpositioncanbeadjus-teduptothreemmpersidetocorrectanyalignmenterrors
bullMountingcylinderontocraftmustpreferablybebythroughboltsthanlagscrews
bullTubefittingsmustbeinupwardpositionIfnotpossiblethecylindershouldbeinstalledonlyAFTERfillingandpurgingofthesteeringsystemhasbeenperformedasfollowsbelow
bullAdequatelyprotectcylinderrodfromaccidentalcollisionthatmaycausesteeringmalfunction
bullCorrosionmayoccurifcylinderutilizationisinhighlycorrosiveenviron-mentsCheckforcorrosionandreplacecorrodedparts
DimensionlsquoArsquomustneverbeinexcessof18mm
12 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Hose installation
Useflexible Craftsman Marine hoseorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
NOTICETominimizepressurelossuseshortestpathtoroutehoseswithoutexceedingaminimum bend radius of 40 mm
Follow instructions below to ensure correct hose installationbull Installhosesatsafetydistancefromheatsourcesorchemicalagentsbull Routehoseswithaminimalrisetofacilitateairremovalinfillingphasebull CheckhoseintegrityUsepvcpipingorgrommetstoprotecthoses
ifnecessaryAvoiddentingandbendingofhosesthatmayreducehosesection
bull Ensurecleanestpossibleinstallationenvironmenttoavoidsystemcontamination
NOTICEOnly remove protective fitting caps upon installationbullCheckthathoseendsarecutclean(unlesshoseswithpreas-sembledhoseendfittingsareinuse)
We recommend that you only utilize cutters cutting nippers or copper tube cutters as appropriate to shorten hose length if necessary Do not use saw edged blade bullStrapdownhoseatregularintervalsusingNONMETALLICties
Connecting hose to cylinders
Craftsman Marine hydraulic cylinders are supplied with frac14rsquorsquo NPT fittings Utilize flexible hose (516rdquo) or copper hose with 10mm outer diameter or specific preinstalled end fittings hose
HydraulicsystemscreatealotofpressureinthehosesandfittingsmovinghydraulicfluidthroughthesystemTheweakspotinthesystemrestsinimproperlyinstalledfittingsCrimpedfittingsupportthepressurecreatedbythehydraulicfluidbutoncetheyareinstalledtheycannotbereusedReusablehydraulicfittingsecuretotheendofahydrauliclineandwillnotbreakunderpressurewhenproperlyinstalled
Followthestepsdescribedbelowtofitthere-useablehosefittingstotheflexiblehydraulichose
Things you needbull Reusablehydraulichosefittingbull Benchvicebull Hydraulichosebull Hydraulicfluidbull Twoadjustablewrenches
1 Clampareusablehosefittingsocketintothejawsofabenchvice2 Insertoneendofahydraulichoseintothefittingsecuredinthevice
TurnthehosecounterclockwisetothreaditintothesocketContinueturninguntilthehosebottomsoutinthefitting
3 LubricatethemandrelassembleofthereusablehydraulicfittingwithcleanhydraulicfluidSlidethemandrelinandoutofthesocketandintotheendofthehydraulichosetolubricatetheinsideoftheconnection
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Hose installation
Connecting hose to steering helm
RemoveletterAyellowcapsinsidefigure1toconnectsteeringhelmtohydraulicpiston
ONLYremoveletterBblackcapsinfigure1toconnectsteeringhelmstationtosecondhelmstationUtilizesealantLoctite542orequivalenttosecuretightenedfittings
CAUTIONOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalenttosecuretightenedfittingsDonotusetapeorteflonsealersthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringAlsopreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystem
Connecting copper hose to cylinder (no preassembled hose end fittings)1 Unscrewboltedfittingoncylinderandremoveprotectivecap2 Slidenutoverhoseandinserthoseintofittingtobottom3 Threadnuttightusingwrench(notincluded)
Connecting hose to cylinder (preassembled hose end fittings)1 Unscrewboltedfittingoncylinderandremoveprotectivecap2 Removeprotectivecapfromhosefitting3 Slidenutoverhoseendfittingandhoseendfittingintocylinder
fittingtobottom4 Threadnuttightusingwrench(notincluded)
B
B
A
A
4 PushthemandrelintothesocketuntilthethreadsoftheassemblymeetthefrontedgeofthesocketTurnthenipplenutclockwisetothreadthemandrelintothesocketwithanadjustablewrenchStopturningthenutwhenthereisa132to116inchgapbetweenthefrontedgeofthemandrelassemblyandthefrontfaceofthesocket
5 HoldthefrontnipplenutsteadywithanadjustablewrenchTurntherearmandrelnutcounterclockwisewithasecondadjustablewrenchtocompletetheassembly
Reversethelistedstepstodisassembleareusablehydraulicfitting
14 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
System filling and purging
Only utilize hydraulic oil for Craftsman Marine steering system
NoticeFillingthesystemstartsathelmstation
PerforminstructionsonallhelmpumpsexceptuppermostonmultiplesteeringstationsystemsinthefirstplaceOncefillingproceduresarecompletedforsta-tionsatlowerlevelreplaceblackventplugwithgreynonventplugPerformthislatterprocedureonallhelmpumpsexceptuppermosthelmpumpContinuetouppersteeringhelm
bull Replacehelmfillerplugwithhelmfillportbull Screwthreadedendoffillertubeintohelmfillerportbull Replacewhiteoilbottlecapwithspecific(white)capforconnection
tofillertubebull Connectfillertubetospecificconnectingcapbull Holdbottleuprightandpiercebottlebottom(usepushpinasincluded
infillingkit)
Connection to fixed cylinder rodConnectoilbottleasearlierdescribedFillhelmpumpwithhydraulicoilOilmustbevisibleinfillertubeAllownoairintothesystemFillertubemustalwaysbefullduringfillingproceduresUseadditionalfluidbottleifnecessary
CAUTIONSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendyoutowaitnolessthan24hoursbeforecontinuingtonextsteps
bull Replacehelmfillerplugwithhelmfillportbull Screwthreadedendoffillertubeintohelmfillerportbull Replacewhiteoilbottlecapwithspecific(white)capforconnection
tofillertubebull Connectfillertubetospecificconnectingcapbull Holdbottleuprightandpiercebottlebottom(usepushpinasincluded
infillingkit)
Refer to diagram 11 Openrightbleederoncylinderbody(fig2)andturnsteeringwheelas
illustrateduntilairiscompletelyeliminatedoilONLYshouldcomeoutofthebleeder
2 ClosebleederandcontinueSAMEsteeringwheelrotationuntilsteeringwheelcomestohalt
3 Opentheotherbleeder(fig4)andturnsteeringwheelinoppositedirectionuntilairiscompletelyeliminated
4 Closebleederandcontinuesamesteeringwheelrotationuntilsteeringwheelcomestohalt
5 Reiterateprocedureuntilcompleteairelimination
CAUTION CheckpropersteeringsysteminstallationaftereachprocedureTurnsteeringwheeluntilfullystrokedinbothdirections
15Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Single steering station system
Diagram 1 Oilsteeringwheelconnectiontoengine
16 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Multiple steering station system
IMPORTANTInallmultiplestationsysteminstallationsreplaceBLACKventplugwithGREYnonventplugonallhelmpumpsotherthanuppermost
Connection to fixed cylinder rod
Single station multiple cylindersPerforminstallationasshowninfig7Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotheruntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations multiple cylindersPerformconnectionasshowninfig8Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotherTurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations one cylinderPerformconnectionasshowninfig9Performstepsasindiagram1TurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
17Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Summarized alert instructions and maintenance
Perform system check after filling and purging procedures are completed as follows turn steering wheel from hard over to hard over in both directions Perform this procedure on all helm stations Ensure correct system installation Ensure no system malfunction prior to operating your boat
CAUTIONPriortoinstallationwerecommendthatyouremoveringsnecklaceswatchesandanyotheraccessoriesthatmightgetcaughtinmobilepartsofthesystem
Hosepipefitting sealantOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalentPreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystemthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteering
Protect steering system from contaminantsPreventcontaminantsfromenteringthesystemthatmaycausemalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringEnsurecleanestpossibleinstallationenvironment
Filling and purging the systemSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendthatyouwaitnolessthan24hourspriortocontinuingontonextsteps
MAINTENANCEUtilizeCraftsmanMarinehydraulicfluidorequivalentNEVERutilizebrakefluidSystemmaintenancerequirementswillvarydependingonoperationalandweatherconditionsProfessionalmarinemechanicsinspectionisarequi-rementonabiannualbasisPeriodicallycheckpistonandhelmfittingsforoilleaksSemiannuallycheckboltconnectionshosesandgeneralsystemwear
Oil level checkbull Performsystemfillingandpurgingasearlierinstructedbull FillhelmpumptothebrimbelowfillercapthreadsDonotoverfillbull Donotopenbleederuntilcontainerplacedbelowtoavoidfluidspillagebull Turnsteeringwheelfrac12toletoiloutthroughbleederbull Closebleederandchecksystemasdescribedearlier
18 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Technical information
Hydraulic fluid
CraftsmanMarinesteeringsystemsutilizeiso15-certifiedhydraulicfluid-Relativedensity0865Grccat15degc-Viscosity15cstat40degc
Isovg15hydraulicfluidsarealsorecommendedasfollowsMobildte11shelltellust15essonutoh15q8haydn15
STEERING SYSTEMS
CYLINDERS
Fittingsarefrac14rdquoNPTusesealantsLoctite542orLoctite545
UseflexibleCraftsmanMarinehosesorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
Code Displacement No of pistons Weight (kg) Relief valve Mounting position
BK0202002020cc 5
4650Bar
Rearmount
BK01020020 46 Middledashmount
BK0202002828cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020028 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003434cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020034 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003939cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020039 48 Middledashmount
Code Inner diameter (mm)
Stroke (mm)
Rod diameter (mm)
ARM (mm)
A (cm2)
Output force (kg)
Maximum torque (kg m) Application
BL01020025 25 150 12 1286 377 2639 3394
InboardbalancedBL01020032 32 178 14 1542 64998 454986 7016
BL01020038 38 178 16 1542 1005 7035 10848
BL01020040 40 228 18 199 1002 7014 13958
19Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Troubleshooting guide
CAUTIONListedbelowbysupplierCraftsmanMarinearesolutionstopossiblemostfrequentfaultsthatmayoccurwithhydraulicsteeringsystemsasfollowstobeutilizedasaguidelineonlyAssemblyordisassemblyofsteeringsystemcomponentsmustonlybeperformedbyprofessionalmarinetechniciansCraftsmanMarineacceptsnoresponsibilityfordamagedpropertyorpersonalinjuryinthisrespect
FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION
Helmblockageinfillingphase Pipingfittingsblocked Checkdamagedtubingsectionblockedfittingsandreplace
-Systemdifficulttofill-Airbubblingofhelmpumpaftersystemisfilled
Airinsystem -Reperformsystemfillingandpurging-Installtubinghorizontallyorwithmaximuminclinationofthreecmpermt
Bleederfittingsleaks Tightfittingorreplaceiffaulty
Coiledtubing Straighttubing
Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition Remountsteeringhelminrightposition
Pipingfittingsblocked Findblockedfittingandreplace
Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmoving
Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
Utilizedoiliswrong Drainsystemandrefillwithrecommendedoil
-Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmovingusingunbalancedoutboardcylinder-Steeringhardtohandlewhencraftisinmotion
Systemnotventedatuppermosthelm Checkplugtypeatuppermosthelmandreplaceifwrong
Bleederblocked Request immediately professional support Donrsquot operate craft
Steeringwheelnotlargeenough Replacewithwheeloflargediameter
Wrongtrimtabsetting Resettrimtab
Airinsystem Verifyoillevelandreperformsystemfillingandpurging
Cylinderrodnotmoving Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
-Oilleakage-Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition
Request immediately professional support once leakage discoveredRemountsteeringhelminrightposition
Oilleakagethroughfittings Insufficientlyserrationbraceorwrongscrewedfittings UsewrenchtotightfittingsDonotexceed176Nm
Sealantnotenoughorunused DrainanddismantlesteeringhelmDismantlefittingsandcleanupoilresidueTreatthreadedfittingswithsealantliquidandremountReperformpurging
Oilleakagethroughfillerport Fillerplugunproperlytightened Tightfillerplugasrecommended
Ventplugonhelmpumpotherthanuppermost Replaceblackventplugwiththegreyoneasrecom-mended
WornordamagedORseal ReplaceORseal
Excessoillevel Seeoillevelmaintenanceasearlierinstructed
Crafted with craftsman marineZD
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028
21
031
3
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Steering helms dimensions and technical features
Rear mount helm
NOTICE Adjustablemountingflangeenablessteeringsysteminstallationontodashboardorconsoleupto33mmthick
Dash sectionUseappropriatedrillingtemplate
Filler tube kit(notincluded)
Back plate
Cover
Steering wheel
10 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Cylinder installation
Balanced inboard cylinders
Toensuresuccessfulcylinderoperationandlongerdurabilityofsealsandotherpartssubjecttowearitisnecessarytousespecialcareininstallation
Correctinstallationisillustratedinthediagramasfollowsbelow
LettersAandBrepresenttillerarmhard-overpositionsAlignABlinetocylindercenterline
Cyllinder Model Stroke A B C D E F
mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch
BL01020025 150 59 131 51 107 42 458 180 965 38 44 17 56 22
BL01020032 178 7 155 61 127 5 499 196 1095 43 44 17 56 22
BL01020038 178 7 155 61 127 5 504 198 112 44 44 17 66 26
BL01020040 228 9 199 78 163 64 590 232 1405 55 44 17 66 26
11Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Cylinder installation
Installation1 Alignruddertoboatcenterline2 Loosentubefittings3 LocatecylinderontocraftbasedondimensionsldquoBrdquoldquoCrdquoandldquoDrdquo asconfiguredabove4 Ensuresupportbracketismountedontocylinderbyfourthroughscrews andfourselflockingnuts(notincluded) onlyutilizestainlesssteelnutsandscrews5 Checkpistonmovementbyturninghelmtohard-overinbothdirections Pistoncenterlinemustbehorizontalatbothhard-overpositions
NOTICECandDdimensionsarecalculatedbasedoncentralballjointrelativetoitsregulationzoneBalljointpositioncanbeadjus-teduptothreemmpersidetocorrectanyalignmenterrors
bullMountingcylinderontocraftmustpreferablybebythroughboltsthanlagscrews
bullTubefittingsmustbeinupwardpositionIfnotpossiblethecylindershouldbeinstalledonlyAFTERfillingandpurgingofthesteeringsystemhasbeenperformedasfollowsbelow
bullAdequatelyprotectcylinderrodfromaccidentalcollisionthatmaycausesteeringmalfunction
bullCorrosionmayoccurifcylinderutilizationisinhighlycorrosiveenviron-mentsCheckforcorrosionandreplacecorrodedparts
DimensionlsquoArsquomustneverbeinexcessof18mm
12 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Hose installation
Useflexible Craftsman Marine hoseorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
NOTICETominimizepressurelossuseshortestpathtoroutehoseswithoutexceedingaminimum bend radius of 40 mm
Follow instructions below to ensure correct hose installationbull Installhosesatsafetydistancefromheatsourcesorchemicalagentsbull Routehoseswithaminimalrisetofacilitateairremovalinfillingphasebull CheckhoseintegrityUsepvcpipingorgrommetstoprotecthoses
ifnecessaryAvoiddentingandbendingofhosesthatmayreducehosesection
bull Ensurecleanestpossibleinstallationenvironmenttoavoidsystemcontamination
NOTICEOnly remove protective fitting caps upon installationbullCheckthathoseendsarecutclean(unlesshoseswithpreas-sembledhoseendfittingsareinuse)
We recommend that you only utilize cutters cutting nippers or copper tube cutters as appropriate to shorten hose length if necessary Do not use saw edged blade bullStrapdownhoseatregularintervalsusingNONMETALLICties
Connecting hose to cylinders
Craftsman Marine hydraulic cylinders are supplied with frac14rsquorsquo NPT fittings Utilize flexible hose (516rdquo) or copper hose with 10mm outer diameter or specific preinstalled end fittings hose
HydraulicsystemscreatealotofpressureinthehosesandfittingsmovinghydraulicfluidthroughthesystemTheweakspotinthesystemrestsinimproperlyinstalledfittingsCrimpedfittingsupportthepressurecreatedbythehydraulicfluidbutoncetheyareinstalledtheycannotbereusedReusablehydraulicfittingsecuretotheendofahydrauliclineandwillnotbreakunderpressurewhenproperlyinstalled
Followthestepsdescribedbelowtofitthere-useablehosefittingstotheflexiblehydraulichose
Things you needbull Reusablehydraulichosefittingbull Benchvicebull Hydraulichosebull Hydraulicfluidbull Twoadjustablewrenches
1 Clampareusablehosefittingsocketintothejawsofabenchvice2 Insertoneendofahydraulichoseintothefittingsecuredinthevice
TurnthehosecounterclockwisetothreaditintothesocketContinueturninguntilthehosebottomsoutinthefitting
3 LubricatethemandrelassembleofthereusablehydraulicfittingwithcleanhydraulicfluidSlidethemandrelinandoutofthesocketandintotheendofthehydraulichosetolubricatetheinsideoftheconnection
13Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Hose installation
Connecting hose to steering helm
RemoveletterAyellowcapsinsidefigure1toconnectsteeringhelmtohydraulicpiston
ONLYremoveletterBblackcapsinfigure1toconnectsteeringhelmstationtosecondhelmstationUtilizesealantLoctite542orequivalenttosecuretightenedfittings
CAUTIONOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalenttosecuretightenedfittingsDonotusetapeorteflonsealersthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringAlsopreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystem
Connecting copper hose to cylinder (no preassembled hose end fittings)1 Unscrewboltedfittingoncylinderandremoveprotectivecap2 Slidenutoverhoseandinserthoseintofittingtobottom3 Threadnuttightusingwrench(notincluded)
Connecting hose to cylinder (preassembled hose end fittings)1 Unscrewboltedfittingoncylinderandremoveprotectivecap2 Removeprotectivecapfromhosefitting3 Slidenutoverhoseendfittingandhoseendfittingintocylinder
fittingtobottom4 Threadnuttightusingwrench(notincluded)
B
B
A
A
4 PushthemandrelintothesocketuntilthethreadsoftheassemblymeetthefrontedgeofthesocketTurnthenipplenutclockwisetothreadthemandrelintothesocketwithanadjustablewrenchStopturningthenutwhenthereisa132to116inchgapbetweenthefrontedgeofthemandrelassemblyandthefrontfaceofthesocket
5 HoldthefrontnipplenutsteadywithanadjustablewrenchTurntherearmandrelnutcounterclockwisewithasecondadjustablewrenchtocompletetheassembly
Reversethelistedstepstodisassembleareusablehydraulicfitting
14 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
System filling and purging
Only utilize hydraulic oil for Craftsman Marine steering system
NoticeFillingthesystemstartsathelmstation
PerforminstructionsonallhelmpumpsexceptuppermostonmultiplesteeringstationsystemsinthefirstplaceOncefillingproceduresarecompletedforsta-tionsatlowerlevelreplaceblackventplugwithgreynonventplugPerformthislatterprocedureonallhelmpumpsexceptuppermosthelmpumpContinuetouppersteeringhelm
bull Replacehelmfillerplugwithhelmfillportbull Screwthreadedendoffillertubeintohelmfillerportbull Replacewhiteoilbottlecapwithspecific(white)capforconnection
tofillertubebull Connectfillertubetospecificconnectingcapbull Holdbottleuprightandpiercebottlebottom(usepushpinasincluded
infillingkit)
Connection to fixed cylinder rodConnectoilbottleasearlierdescribedFillhelmpumpwithhydraulicoilOilmustbevisibleinfillertubeAllownoairintothesystemFillertubemustalwaysbefullduringfillingproceduresUseadditionalfluidbottleifnecessary
CAUTIONSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendyoutowaitnolessthan24hoursbeforecontinuingtonextsteps
bull Replacehelmfillerplugwithhelmfillportbull Screwthreadedendoffillertubeintohelmfillerportbull Replacewhiteoilbottlecapwithspecific(white)capforconnection
tofillertubebull Connectfillertubetospecificconnectingcapbull Holdbottleuprightandpiercebottlebottom(usepushpinasincluded
infillingkit)
Refer to diagram 11 Openrightbleederoncylinderbody(fig2)andturnsteeringwheelas
illustrateduntilairiscompletelyeliminatedoilONLYshouldcomeoutofthebleeder
2 ClosebleederandcontinueSAMEsteeringwheelrotationuntilsteeringwheelcomestohalt
3 Opentheotherbleeder(fig4)andturnsteeringwheelinoppositedirectionuntilairiscompletelyeliminated
4 Closebleederandcontinuesamesteeringwheelrotationuntilsteeringwheelcomestohalt
5 Reiterateprocedureuntilcompleteairelimination
CAUTION CheckpropersteeringsysteminstallationaftereachprocedureTurnsteeringwheeluntilfullystrokedinbothdirections
15Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Single steering station system
Diagram 1 Oilsteeringwheelconnectiontoengine
16 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Multiple steering station system
IMPORTANTInallmultiplestationsysteminstallationsreplaceBLACKventplugwithGREYnonventplugonallhelmpumpsotherthanuppermost
Connection to fixed cylinder rod
Single station multiple cylindersPerforminstallationasshowninfig7Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotheruntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations multiple cylindersPerformconnectionasshowninfig8Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotherTurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations one cylinderPerformconnectionasshowninfig9Performstepsasindiagram1TurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
17Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Summarized alert instructions and maintenance
Perform system check after filling and purging procedures are completed as follows turn steering wheel from hard over to hard over in both directions Perform this procedure on all helm stations Ensure correct system installation Ensure no system malfunction prior to operating your boat
CAUTIONPriortoinstallationwerecommendthatyouremoveringsnecklaceswatchesandanyotheraccessoriesthatmightgetcaughtinmobilepartsofthesystem
Hosepipefitting sealantOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalentPreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystemthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteering
Protect steering system from contaminantsPreventcontaminantsfromenteringthesystemthatmaycausemalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringEnsurecleanestpossibleinstallationenvironment
Filling and purging the systemSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendthatyouwaitnolessthan24hourspriortocontinuingontonextsteps
MAINTENANCEUtilizeCraftsmanMarinehydraulicfluidorequivalentNEVERutilizebrakefluidSystemmaintenancerequirementswillvarydependingonoperationalandweatherconditionsProfessionalmarinemechanicsinspectionisarequi-rementonabiannualbasisPeriodicallycheckpistonandhelmfittingsforoilleaksSemiannuallycheckboltconnectionshosesandgeneralsystemwear
Oil level checkbull Performsystemfillingandpurgingasearlierinstructedbull FillhelmpumptothebrimbelowfillercapthreadsDonotoverfillbull Donotopenbleederuntilcontainerplacedbelowtoavoidfluidspillagebull Turnsteeringwheelfrac12toletoiloutthroughbleederbull Closebleederandchecksystemasdescribedearlier
18 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Technical information
Hydraulic fluid
CraftsmanMarinesteeringsystemsutilizeiso15-certifiedhydraulicfluid-Relativedensity0865Grccat15degc-Viscosity15cstat40degc
Isovg15hydraulicfluidsarealsorecommendedasfollowsMobildte11shelltellust15essonutoh15q8haydn15
STEERING SYSTEMS
CYLINDERS
Fittingsarefrac14rdquoNPTusesealantsLoctite542orLoctite545
UseflexibleCraftsmanMarinehosesorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
Code Displacement No of pistons Weight (kg) Relief valve Mounting position
BK0202002020cc 5
4650Bar
Rearmount
BK01020020 46 Middledashmount
BK0202002828cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020028 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003434cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020034 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003939cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020039 48 Middledashmount
Code Inner diameter (mm)
Stroke (mm)
Rod diameter (mm)
ARM (mm)
A (cm2)
Output force (kg)
Maximum torque (kg m) Application
BL01020025 25 150 12 1286 377 2639 3394
InboardbalancedBL01020032 32 178 14 1542 64998 454986 7016
BL01020038 38 178 16 1542 1005 7035 10848
BL01020040 40 228 18 199 1002 7014 13958
19Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Troubleshooting guide
CAUTIONListedbelowbysupplierCraftsmanMarinearesolutionstopossiblemostfrequentfaultsthatmayoccurwithhydraulicsteeringsystemsasfollowstobeutilizedasaguidelineonlyAssemblyordisassemblyofsteeringsystemcomponentsmustonlybeperformedbyprofessionalmarinetechniciansCraftsmanMarineacceptsnoresponsibilityfordamagedpropertyorpersonalinjuryinthisrespect
FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION
Helmblockageinfillingphase Pipingfittingsblocked Checkdamagedtubingsectionblockedfittingsandreplace
-Systemdifficulttofill-Airbubblingofhelmpumpaftersystemisfilled
Airinsystem -Reperformsystemfillingandpurging-Installtubinghorizontallyorwithmaximuminclinationofthreecmpermt
Bleederfittingsleaks Tightfittingorreplaceiffaulty
Coiledtubing Straighttubing
Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition Remountsteeringhelminrightposition
Pipingfittingsblocked Findblockedfittingandreplace
Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmoving
Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
Utilizedoiliswrong Drainsystemandrefillwithrecommendedoil
-Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmovingusingunbalancedoutboardcylinder-Steeringhardtohandlewhencraftisinmotion
Systemnotventedatuppermosthelm Checkplugtypeatuppermosthelmandreplaceifwrong
Bleederblocked Request immediately professional support Donrsquot operate craft
Steeringwheelnotlargeenough Replacewithwheeloflargediameter
Wrongtrimtabsetting Resettrimtab
Airinsystem Verifyoillevelandreperformsystemfillingandpurging
Cylinderrodnotmoving Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
-Oilleakage-Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition
Request immediately professional support once leakage discoveredRemountsteeringhelminrightposition
Oilleakagethroughfittings Insufficientlyserrationbraceorwrongscrewedfittings UsewrenchtotightfittingsDonotexceed176Nm
Sealantnotenoughorunused DrainanddismantlesteeringhelmDismantlefittingsandcleanupoilresidueTreatthreadedfittingswithsealantliquidandremountReperformpurging
Oilleakagethroughfillerport Fillerplugunproperlytightened Tightfillerplugasrecommended
Ventplugonhelmpumpotherthanuppermost Replaceblackventplugwiththegreyoneasrecom-mended
WornordamagedORseal ReplaceORseal
Excessoillevel Seeoillevelmaintenanceasearlierinstructed
Crafted with craftsman marineZD
-010
028
21
031
3
infocraftsmanmarinecom wwwcraftsmanmarinecom
10 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Cylinder installation
Balanced inboard cylinders
Toensuresuccessfulcylinderoperationandlongerdurabilityofsealsandotherpartssubjecttowearitisnecessarytousespecialcareininstallation
Correctinstallationisillustratedinthediagramasfollowsbelow
LettersAandBrepresenttillerarmhard-overpositionsAlignABlinetocylindercenterline
Cyllinder Model Stroke A B C D E F
mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch
BL01020025 150 59 131 51 107 42 458 180 965 38 44 17 56 22
BL01020032 178 7 155 61 127 5 499 196 1095 43 44 17 56 22
BL01020038 178 7 155 61 127 5 504 198 112 44 44 17 66 26
BL01020040 228 9 199 78 163 64 590 232 1405 55 44 17 66 26
11Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Cylinder installation
Installation1 Alignruddertoboatcenterline2 Loosentubefittings3 LocatecylinderontocraftbasedondimensionsldquoBrdquoldquoCrdquoandldquoDrdquo asconfiguredabove4 Ensuresupportbracketismountedontocylinderbyfourthroughscrews andfourselflockingnuts(notincluded) onlyutilizestainlesssteelnutsandscrews5 Checkpistonmovementbyturninghelmtohard-overinbothdirections Pistoncenterlinemustbehorizontalatbothhard-overpositions
NOTICECandDdimensionsarecalculatedbasedoncentralballjointrelativetoitsregulationzoneBalljointpositioncanbeadjus-teduptothreemmpersidetocorrectanyalignmenterrors
bullMountingcylinderontocraftmustpreferablybebythroughboltsthanlagscrews
bullTubefittingsmustbeinupwardpositionIfnotpossiblethecylindershouldbeinstalledonlyAFTERfillingandpurgingofthesteeringsystemhasbeenperformedasfollowsbelow
bullAdequatelyprotectcylinderrodfromaccidentalcollisionthatmaycausesteeringmalfunction
bullCorrosionmayoccurifcylinderutilizationisinhighlycorrosiveenviron-mentsCheckforcorrosionandreplacecorrodedparts
DimensionlsquoArsquomustneverbeinexcessof18mm
12 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Hose installation
Useflexible Craftsman Marine hoseorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
NOTICETominimizepressurelossuseshortestpathtoroutehoseswithoutexceedingaminimum bend radius of 40 mm
Follow instructions below to ensure correct hose installationbull Installhosesatsafetydistancefromheatsourcesorchemicalagentsbull Routehoseswithaminimalrisetofacilitateairremovalinfillingphasebull CheckhoseintegrityUsepvcpipingorgrommetstoprotecthoses
ifnecessaryAvoiddentingandbendingofhosesthatmayreducehosesection
bull Ensurecleanestpossibleinstallationenvironmenttoavoidsystemcontamination
NOTICEOnly remove protective fitting caps upon installationbullCheckthathoseendsarecutclean(unlesshoseswithpreas-sembledhoseendfittingsareinuse)
We recommend that you only utilize cutters cutting nippers or copper tube cutters as appropriate to shorten hose length if necessary Do not use saw edged blade bullStrapdownhoseatregularintervalsusingNONMETALLICties
Connecting hose to cylinders
Craftsman Marine hydraulic cylinders are supplied with frac14rsquorsquo NPT fittings Utilize flexible hose (516rdquo) or copper hose with 10mm outer diameter or specific preinstalled end fittings hose
HydraulicsystemscreatealotofpressureinthehosesandfittingsmovinghydraulicfluidthroughthesystemTheweakspotinthesystemrestsinimproperlyinstalledfittingsCrimpedfittingsupportthepressurecreatedbythehydraulicfluidbutoncetheyareinstalledtheycannotbereusedReusablehydraulicfittingsecuretotheendofahydrauliclineandwillnotbreakunderpressurewhenproperlyinstalled
Followthestepsdescribedbelowtofitthere-useablehosefittingstotheflexiblehydraulichose
Things you needbull Reusablehydraulichosefittingbull Benchvicebull Hydraulichosebull Hydraulicfluidbull Twoadjustablewrenches
1 Clampareusablehosefittingsocketintothejawsofabenchvice2 Insertoneendofahydraulichoseintothefittingsecuredinthevice
TurnthehosecounterclockwisetothreaditintothesocketContinueturninguntilthehosebottomsoutinthefitting
3 LubricatethemandrelassembleofthereusablehydraulicfittingwithcleanhydraulicfluidSlidethemandrelinandoutofthesocketandintotheendofthehydraulichosetolubricatetheinsideoftheconnection
13Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Hose installation
Connecting hose to steering helm
RemoveletterAyellowcapsinsidefigure1toconnectsteeringhelmtohydraulicpiston
ONLYremoveletterBblackcapsinfigure1toconnectsteeringhelmstationtosecondhelmstationUtilizesealantLoctite542orequivalenttosecuretightenedfittings
CAUTIONOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalenttosecuretightenedfittingsDonotusetapeorteflonsealersthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringAlsopreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystem
Connecting copper hose to cylinder (no preassembled hose end fittings)1 Unscrewboltedfittingoncylinderandremoveprotectivecap2 Slidenutoverhoseandinserthoseintofittingtobottom3 Threadnuttightusingwrench(notincluded)
Connecting hose to cylinder (preassembled hose end fittings)1 Unscrewboltedfittingoncylinderandremoveprotectivecap2 Removeprotectivecapfromhosefitting3 Slidenutoverhoseendfittingandhoseendfittingintocylinder
fittingtobottom4 Threadnuttightusingwrench(notincluded)
B
B
A
A
4 PushthemandrelintothesocketuntilthethreadsoftheassemblymeetthefrontedgeofthesocketTurnthenipplenutclockwisetothreadthemandrelintothesocketwithanadjustablewrenchStopturningthenutwhenthereisa132to116inchgapbetweenthefrontedgeofthemandrelassemblyandthefrontfaceofthesocket
5 HoldthefrontnipplenutsteadywithanadjustablewrenchTurntherearmandrelnutcounterclockwisewithasecondadjustablewrenchtocompletetheassembly
Reversethelistedstepstodisassembleareusablehydraulicfitting
14 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
System filling and purging
Only utilize hydraulic oil for Craftsman Marine steering system
NoticeFillingthesystemstartsathelmstation
PerforminstructionsonallhelmpumpsexceptuppermostonmultiplesteeringstationsystemsinthefirstplaceOncefillingproceduresarecompletedforsta-tionsatlowerlevelreplaceblackventplugwithgreynonventplugPerformthislatterprocedureonallhelmpumpsexceptuppermosthelmpumpContinuetouppersteeringhelm
bull Replacehelmfillerplugwithhelmfillportbull Screwthreadedendoffillertubeintohelmfillerportbull Replacewhiteoilbottlecapwithspecific(white)capforconnection
tofillertubebull Connectfillertubetospecificconnectingcapbull Holdbottleuprightandpiercebottlebottom(usepushpinasincluded
infillingkit)
Connection to fixed cylinder rodConnectoilbottleasearlierdescribedFillhelmpumpwithhydraulicoilOilmustbevisibleinfillertubeAllownoairintothesystemFillertubemustalwaysbefullduringfillingproceduresUseadditionalfluidbottleifnecessary
CAUTIONSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendyoutowaitnolessthan24hoursbeforecontinuingtonextsteps
bull Replacehelmfillerplugwithhelmfillportbull Screwthreadedendoffillertubeintohelmfillerportbull Replacewhiteoilbottlecapwithspecific(white)capforconnection
tofillertubebull Connectfillertubetospecificconnectingcapbull Holdbottleuprightandpiercebottlebottom(usepushpinasincluded
infillingkit)
Refer to diagram 11 Openrightbleederoncylinderbody(fig2)andturnsteeringwheelas
illustrateduntilairiscompletelyeliminatedoilONLYshouldcomeoutofthebleeder
2 ClosebleederandcontinueSAMEsteeringwheelrotationuntilsteeringwheelcomestohalt
3 Opentheotherbleeder(fig4)andturnsteeringwheelinoppositedirectionuntilairiscompletelyeliminated
4 Closebleederandcontinuesamesteeringwheelrotationuntilsteeringwheelcomestohalt
5 Reiterateprocedureuntilcompleteairelimination
CAUTION CheckpropersteeringsysteminstallationaftereachprocedureTurnsteeringwheeluntilfullystrokedinbothdirections
15Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Single steering station system
Diagram 1 Oilsteeringwheelconnectiontoengine
16 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Multiple steering station system
IMPORTANTInallmultiplestationsysteminstallationsreplaceBLACKventplugwithGREYnonventplugonallhelmpumpsotherthanuppermost
Connection to fixed cylinder rod
Single station multiple cylindersPerforminstallationasshowninfig7Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotheruntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations multiple cylindersPerformconnectionasshowninfig8Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotherTurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations one cylinderPerformconnectionasshowninfig9Performstepsasindiagram1TurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
17Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Summarized alert instructions and maintenance
Perform system check after filling and purging procedures are completed as follows turn steering wheel from hard over to hard over in both directions Perform this procedure on all helm stations Ensure correct system installation Ensure no system malfunction prior to operating your boat
CAUTIONPriortoinstallationwerecommendthatyouremoveringsnecklaceswatchesandanyotheraccessoriesthatmightgetcaughtinmobilepartsofthesystem
Hosepipefitting sealantOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalentPreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystemthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteering
Protect steering system from contaminantsPreventcontaminantsfromenteringthesystemthatmaycausemalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringEnsurecleanestpossibleinstallationenvironment
Filling and purging the systemSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendthatyouwaitnolessthan24hourspriortocontinuingontonextsteps
MAINTENANCEUtilizeCraftsmanMarinehydraulicfluidorequivalentNEVERutilizebrakefluidSystemmaintenancerequirementswillvarydependingonoperationalandweatherconditionsProfessionalmarinemechanicsinspectionisarequi-rementonabiannualbasisPeriodicallycheckpistonandhelmfittingsforoilleaksSemiannuallycheckboltconnectionshosesandgeneralsystemwear
Oil level checkbull Performsystemfillingandpurgingasearlierinstructedbull FillhelmpumptothebrimbelowfillercapthreadsDonotoverfillbull Donotopenbleederuntilcontainerplacedbelowtoavoidfluidspillagebull Turnsteeringwheelfrac12toletoiloutthroughbleederbull Closebleederandchecksystemasdescribedearlier
18 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Technical information
Hydraulic fluid
CraftsmanMarinesteeringsystemsutilizeiso15-certifiedhydraulicfluid-Relativedensity0865Grccat15degc-Viscosity15cstat40degc
Isovg15hydraulicfluidsarealsorecommendedasfollowsMobildte11shelltellust15essonutoh15q8haydn15
STEERING SYSTEMS
CYLINDERS
Fittingsarefrac14rdquoNPTusesealantsLoctite542orLoctite545
UseflexibleCraftsmanMarinehosesorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
Code Displacement No of pistons Weight (kg) Relief valve Mounting position
BK0202002020cc 5
4650Bar
Rearmount
BK01020020 46 Middledashmount
BK0202002828cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020028 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003434cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020034 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003939cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020039 48 Middledashmount
Code Inner diameter (mm)
Stroke (mm)
Rod diameter (mm)
ARM (mm)
A (cm2)
Output force (kg)
Maximum torque (kg m) Application
BL01020025 25 150 12 1286 377 2639 3394
InboardbalancedBL01020032 32 178 14 1542 64998 454986 7016
BL01020038 38 178 16 1542 1005 7035 10848
BL01020040 40 228 18 199 1002 7014 13958
19Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Troubleshooting guide
CAUTIONListedbelowbysupplierCraftsmanMarinearesolutionstopossiblemostfrequentfaultsthatmayoccurwithhydraulicsteeringsystemsasfollowstobeutilizedasaguidelineonlyAssemblyordisassemblyofsteeringsystemcomponentsmustonlybeperformedbyprofessionalmarinetechniciansCraftsmanMarineacceptsnoresponsibilityfordamagedpropertyorpersonalinjuryinthisrespect
FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION
Helmblockageinfillingphase Pipingfittingsblocked Checkdamagedtubingsectionblockedfittingsandreplace
-Systemdifficulttofill-Airbubblingofhelmpumpaftersystemisfilled
Airinsystem -Reperformsystemfillingandpurging-Installtubinghorizontallyorwithmaximuminclinationofthreecmpermt
Bleederfittingsleaks Tightfittingorreplaceiffaulty
Coiledtubing Straighttubing
Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition Remountsteeringhelminrightposition
Pipingfittingsblocked Findblockedfittingandreplace
Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmoving
Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
Utilizedoiliswrong Drainsystemandrefillwithrecommendedoil
-Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmovingusingunbalancedoutboardcylinder-Steeringhardtohandlewhencraftisinmotion
Systemnotventedatuppermosthelm Checkplugtypeatuppermosthelmandreplaceifwrong
Bleederblocked Request immediately professional support Donrsquot operate craft
Steeringwheelnotlargeenough Replacewithwheeloflargediameter
Wrongtrimtabsetting Resettrimtab
Airinsystem Verifyoillevelandreperformsystemfillingandpurging
Cylinderrodnotmoving Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
-Oilleakage-Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition
Request immediately professional support once leakage discoveredRemountsteeringhelminrightposition
Oilleakagethroughfittings Insufficientlyserrationbraceorwrongscrewedfittings UsewrenchtotightfittingsDonotexceed176Nm
Sealantnotenoughorunused DrainanddismantlesteeringhelmDismantlefittingsandcleanupoilresidueTreatthreadedfittingswithsealantliquidandremountReperformpurging
Oilleakagethroughfillerport Fillerplugunproperlytightened Tightfillerplugasrecommended
Ventplugonhelmpumpotherthanuppermost Replaceblackventplugwiththegreyoneasrecom-mended
WornordamagedORseal ReplaceORseal
Excessoillevel Seeoillevelmaintenanceasearlierinstructed
Crafted with craftsman marineZD
-010
028
21
031
3
infocraftsmanmarinecom wwwcraftsmanmarinecom
11Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Cylinder installation
Installation1 Alignruddertoboatcenterline2 Loosentubefittings3 LocatecylinderontocraftbasedondimensionsldquoBrdquoldquoCrdquoandldquoDrdquo asconfiguredabove4 Ensuresupportbracketismountedontocylinderbyfourthroughscrews andfourselflockingnuts(notincluded) onlyutilizestainlesssteelnutsandscrews5 Checkpistonmovementbyturninghelmtohard-overinbothdirections Pistoncenterlinemustbehorizontalatbothhard-overpositions
NOTICECandDdimensionsarecalculatedbasedoncentralballjointrelativetoitsregulationzoneBalljointpositioncanbeadjus-teduptothreemmpersidetocorrectanyalignmenterrors
bullMountingcylinderontocraftmustpreferablybebythroughboltsthanlagscrews
bullTubefittingsmustbeinupwardpositionIfnotpossiblethecylindershouldbeinstalledonlyAFTERfillingandpurgingofthesteeringsystemhasbeenperformedasfollowsbelow
bullAdequatelyprotectcylinderrodfromaccidentalcollisionthatmaycausesteeringmalfunction
bullCorrosionmayoccurifcylinderutilizationisinhighlycorrosiveenviron-mentsCheckforcorrosionandreplacecorrodedparts
DimensionlsquoArsquomustneverbeinexcessof18mm
12 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Hose installation
Useflexible Craftsman Marine hoseorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
NOTICETominimizepressurelossuseshortestpathtoroutehoseswithoutexceedingaminimum bend radius of 40 mm
Follow instructions below to ensure correct hose installationbull Installhosesatsafetydistancefromheatsourcesorchemicalagentsbull Routehoseswithaminimalrisetofacilitateairremovalinfillingphasebull CheckhoseintegrityUsepvcpipingorgrommetstoprotecthoses
ifnecessaryAvoiddentingandbendingofhosesthatmayreducehosesection
bull Ensurecleanestpossibleinstallationenvironmenttoavoidsystemcontamination
NOTICEOnly remove protective fitting caps upon installationbullCheckthathoseendsarecutclean(unlesshoseswithpreas-sembledhoseendfittingsareinuse)
We recommend that you only utilize cutters cutting nippers or copper tube cutters as appropriate to shorten hose length if necessary Do not use saw edged blade bullStrapdownhoseatregularintervalsusingNONMETALLICties
Connecting hose to cylinders
Craftsman Marine hydraulic cylinders are supplied with frac14rsquorsquo NPT fittings Utilize flexible hose (516rdquo) or copper hose with 10mm outer diameter or specific preinstalled end fittings hose
HydraulicsystemscreatealotofpressureinthehosesandfittingsmovinghydraulicfluidthroughthesystemTheweakspotinthesystemrestsinimproperlyinstalledfittingsCrimpedfittingsupportthepressurecreatedbythehydraulicfluidbutoncetheyareinstalledtheycannotbereusedReusablehydraulicfittingsecuretotheendofahydrauliclineandwillnotbreakunderpressurewhenproperlyinstalled
Followthestepsdescribedbelowtofitthere-useablehosefittingstotheflexiblehydraulichose
Things you needbull Reusablehydraulichosefittingbull Benchvicebull Hydraulichosebull Hydraulicfluidbull Twoadjustablewrenches
1 Clampareusablehosefittingsocketintothejawsofabenchvice2 Insertoneendofahydraulichoseintothefittingsecuredinthevice
TurnthehosecounterclockwisetothreaditintothesocketContinueturninguntilthehosebottomsoutinthefitting
3 LubricatethemandrelassembleofthereusablehydraulicfittingwithcleanhydraulicfluidSlidethemandrelinandoutofthesocketandintotheendofthehydraulichosetolubricatetheinsideoftheconnection
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Hose installation
Connecting hose to steering helm
RemoveletterAyellowcapsinsidefigure1toconnectsteeringhelmtohydraulicpiston
ONLYremoveletterBblackcapsinfigure1toconnectsteeringhelmstationtosecondhelmstationUtilizesealantLoctite542orequivalenttosecuretightenedfittings
CAUTIONOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalenttosecuretightenedfittingsDonotusetapeorteflonsealersthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringAlsopreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystem
Connecting copper hose to cylinder (no preassembled hose end fittings)1 Unscrewboltedfittingoncylinderandremoveprotectivecap2 Slidenutoverhoseandinserthoseintofittingtobottom3 Threadnuttightusingwrench(notincluded)
Connecting hose to cylinder (preassembled hose end fittings)1 Unscrewboltedfittingoncylinderandremoveprotectivecap2 Removeprotectivecapfromhosefitting3 Slidenutoverhoseendfittingandhoseendfittingintocylinder
fittingtobottom4 Threadnuttightusingwrench(notincluded)
B
B
A
A
4 PushthemandrelintothesocketuntilthethreadsoftheassemblymeetthefrontedgeofthesocketTurnthenipplenutclockwisetothreadthemandrelintothesocketwithanadjustablewrenchStopturningthenutwhenthereisa132to116inchgapbetweenthefrontedgeofthemandrelassemblyandthefrontfaceofthesocket
5 HoldthefrontnipplenutsteadywithanadjustablewrenchTurntherearmandrelnutcounterclockwisewithasecondadjustablewrenchtocompletetheassembly
Reversethelistedstepstodisassembleareusablehydraulicfitting
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System filling and purging
Only utilize hydraulic oil for Craftsman Marine steering system
NoticeFillingthesystemstartsathelmstation
PerforminstructionsonallhelmpumpsexceptuppermostonmultiplesteeringstationsystemsinthefirstplaceOncefillingproceduresarecompletedforsta-tionsatlowerlevelreplaceblackventplugwithgreynonventplugPerformthislatterprocedureonallhelmpumpsexceptuppermosthelmpumpContinuetouppersteeringhelm
bull Replacehelmfillerplugwithhelmfillportbull Screwthreadedendoffillertubeintohelmfillerportbull Replacewhiteoilbottlecapwithspecific(white)capforconnection
tofillertubebull Connectfillertubetospecificconnectingcapbull Holdbottleuprightandpiercebottlebottom(usepushpinasincluded
infillingkit)
Connection to fixed cylinder rodConnectoilbottleasearlierdescribedFillhelmpumpwithhydraulicoilOilmustbevisibleinfillertubeAllownoairintothesystemFillertubemustalwaysbefullduringfillingproceduresUseadditionalfluidbottleifnecessary
CAUTIONSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendyoutowaitnolessthan24hoursbeforecontinuingtonextsteps
bull Replacehelmfillerplugwithhelmfillportbull Screwthreadedendoffillertubeintohelmfillerportbull Replacewhiteoilbottlecapwithspecific(white)capforconnection
tofillertubebull Connectfillertubetospecificconnectingcapbull Holdbottleuprightandpiercebottlebottom(usepushpinasincluded
infillingkit)
Refer to diagram 11 Openrightbleederoncylinderbody(fig2)andturnsteeringwheelas
illustrateduntilairiscompletelyeliminatedoilONLYshouldcomeoutofthebleeder
2 ClosebleederandcontinueSAMEsteeringwheelrotationuntilsteeringwheelcomestohalt
3 Opentheotherbleeder(fig4)andturnsteeringwheelinoppositedirectionuntilairiscompletelyeliminated
4 Closebleederandcontinuesamesteeringwheelrotationuntilsteeringwheelcomestohalt
5 Reiterateprocedureuntilcompleteairelimination
CAUTION CheckpropersteeringsysteminstallationaftereachprocedureTurnsteeringwheeluntilfullystrokedinbothdirections
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Single steering station system
Diagram 1 Oilsteeringwheelconnectiontoengine
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Multiple steering station system
IMPORTANTInallmultiplestationsysteminstallationsreplaceBLACKventplugwithGREYnonventplugonallhelmpumpsotherthanuppermost
Connection to fixed cylinder rod
Single station multiple cylindersPerforminstallationasshowninfig7Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotheruntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations multiple cylindersPerformconnectionasshowninfig8Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotherTurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations one cylinderPerformconnectionasshowninfig9Performstepsasindiagram1TurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
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Summarized alert instructions and maintenance
Perform system check after filling and purging procedures are completed as follows turn steering wheel from hard over to hard over in both directions Perform this procedure on all helm stations Ensure correct system installation Ensure no system malfunction prior to operating your boat
CAUTIONPriortoinstallationwerecommendthatyouremoveringsnecklaceswatchesandanyotheraccessoriesthatmightgetcaughtinmobilepartsofthesystem
Hosepipefitting sealantOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalentPreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystemthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteering
Protect steering system from contaminantsPreventcontaminantsfromenteringthesystemthatmaycausemalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringEnsurecleanestpossibleinstallationenvironment
Filling and purging the systemSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendthatyouwaitnolessthan24hourspriortocontinuingontonextsteps
MAINTENANCEUtilizeCraftsmanMarinehydraulicfluidorequivalentNEVERutilizebrakefluidSystemmaintenancerequirementswillvarydependingonoperationalandweatherconditionsProfessionalmarinemechanicsinspectionisarequi-rementonabiannualbasisPeriodicallycheckpistonandhelmfittingsforoilleaksSemiannuallycheckboltconnectionshosesandgeneralsystemwear
Oil level checkbull Performsystemfillingandpurgingasearlierinstructedbull FillhelmpumptothebrimbelowfillercapthreadsDonotoverfillbull Donotopenbleederuntilcontainerplacedbelowtoavoidfluidspillagebull Turnsteeringwheelfrac12toletoiloutthroughbleederbull Closebleederandchecksystemasdescribedearlier
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Technical information
Hydraulic fluid
CraftsmanMarinesteeringsystemsutilizeiso15-certifiedhydraulicfluid-Relativedensity0865Grccat15degc-Viscosity15cstat40degc
Isovg15hydraulicfluidsarealsorecommendedasfollowsMobildte11shelltellust15essonutoh15q8haydn15
STEERING SYSTEMS
CYLINDERS
Fittingsarefrac14rdquoNPTusesealantsLoctite542orLoctite545
UseflexibleCraftsmanMarinehosesorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
Code Displacement No of pistons Weight (kg) Relief valve Mounting position
BK0202002020cc 5
4650Bar
Rearmount
BK01020020 46 Middledashmount
BK0202002828cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020028 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003434cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020034 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003939cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020039 48 Middledashmount
Code Inner diameter (mm)
Stroke (mm)
Rod diameter (mm)
ARM (mm)
A (cm2)
Output force (kg)
Maximum torque (kg m) Application
BL01020025 25 150 12 1286 377 2639 3394
InboardbalancedBL01020032 32 178 14 1542 64998 454986 7016
BL01020038 38 178 16 1542 1005 7035 10848
BL01020040 40 228 18 199 1002 7014 13958
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Troubleshooting guide
CAUTIONListedbelowbysupplierCraftsmanMarinearesolutionstopossiblemostfrequentfaultsthatmayoccurwithhydraulicsteeringsystemsasfollowstobeutilizedasaguidelineonlyAssemblyordisassemblyofsteeringsystemcomponentsmustonlybeperformedbyprofessionalmarinetechniciansCraftsmanMarineacceptsnoresponsibilityfordamagedpropertyorpersonalinjuryinthisrespect
FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION
Helmblockageinfillingphase Pipingfittingsblocked Checkdamagedtubingsectionblockedfittingsandreplace
-Systemdifficulttofill-Airbubblingofhelmpumpaftersystemisfilled
Airinsystem -Reperformsystemfillingandpurging-Installtubinghorizontallyorwithmaximuminclinationofthreecmpermt
Bleederfittingsleaks Tightfittingorreplaceiffaulty
Coiledtubing Straighttubing
Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition Remountsteeringhelminrightposition
Pipingfittingsblocked Findblockedfittingandreplace
Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmoving
Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
Utilizedoiliswrong Drainsystemandrefillwithrecommendedoil
-Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmovingusingunbalancedoutboardcylinder-Steeringhardtohandlewhencraftisinmotion
Systemnotventedatuppermosthelm Checkplugtypeatuppermosthelmandreplaceifwrong
Bleederblocked Request immediately professional support Donrsquot operate craft
Steeringwheelnotlargeenough Replacewithwheeloflargediameter
Wrongtrimtabsetting Resettrimtab
Airinsystem Verifyoillevelandreperformsystemfillingandpurging
Cylinderrodnotmoving Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
-Oilleakage-Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition
Request immediately professional support once leakage discoveredRemountsteeringhelminrightposition
Oilleakagethroughfittings Insufficientlyserrationbraceorwrongscrewedfittings UsewrenchtotightfittingsDonotexceed176Nm
Sealantnotenoughorunused DrainanddismantlesteeringhelmDismantlefittingsandcleanupoilresidueTreatthreadedfittingswithsealantliquidandremountReperformpurging
Oilleakagethroughfillerport Fillerplugunproperlytightened Tightfillerplugasrecommended
Ventplugonhelmpumpotherthanuppermost Replaceblackventplugwiththegreyoneasrecom-mended
WornordamagedORseal ReplaceORseal
Excessoillevel Seeoillevelmaintenanceasearlierinstructed
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028
21
031
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Hose installation
Useflexible Craftsman Marine hoseorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
NOTICETominimizepressurelossuseshortestpathtoroutehoseswithoutexceedingaminimum bend radius of 40 mm
Follow instructions below to ensure correct hose installationbull Installhosesatsafetydistancefromheatsourcesorchemicalagentsbull Routehoseswithaminimalrisetofacilitateairremovalinfillingphasebull CheckhoseintegrityUsepvcpipingorgrommetstoprotecthoses
ifnecessaryAvoiddentingandbendingofhosesthatmayreducehosesection
bull Ensurecleanestpossibleinstallationenvironmenttoavoidsystemcontamination
NOTICEOnly remove protective fitting caps upon installationbullCheckthathoseendsarecutclean(unlesshoseswithpreas-sembledhoseendfittingsareinuse)
We recommend that you only utilize cutters cutting nippers or copper tube cutters as appropriate to shorten hose length if necessary Do not use saw edged blade bullStrapdownhoseatregularintervalsusingNONMETALLICties
Connecting hose to cylinders
Craftsman Marine hydraulic cylinders are supplied with frac14rsquorsquo NPT fittings Utilize flexible hose (516rdquo) or copper hose with 10mm outer diameter or specific preinstalled end fittings hose
HydraulicsystemscreatealotofpressureinthehosesandfittingsmovinghydraulicfluidthroughthesystemTheweakspotinthesystemrestsinimproperlyinstalledfittingsCrimpedfittingsupportthepressurecreatedbythehydraulicfluidbutoncetheyareinstalledtheycannotbereusedReusablehydraulicfittingsecuretotheendofahydrauliclineandwillnotbreakunderpressurewhenproperlyinstalled
Followthestepsdescribedbelowtofitthere-useablehosefittingstotheflexiblehydraulichose
Things you needbull Reusablehydraulichosefittingbull Benchvicebull Hydraulichosebull Hydraulicfluidbull Twoadjustablewrenches
1 Clampareusablehosefittingsocketintothejawsofabenchvice2 Insertoneendofahydraulichoseintothefittingsecuredinthevice
TurnthehosecounterclockwisetothreaditintothesocketContinueturninguntilthehosebottomsoutinthefitting
3 LubricatethemandrelassembleofthereusablehydraulicfittingwithcleanhydraulicfluidSlidethemandrelinandoutofthesocketandintotheendofthehydraulichosetolubricatetheinsideoftheconnection
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Hose installation
Connecting hose to steering helm
RemoveletterAyellowcapsinsidefigure1toconnectsteeringhelmtohydraulicpiston
ONLYremoveletterBblackcapsinfigure1toconnectsteeringhelmstationtosecondhelmstationUtilizesealantLoctite542orequivalenttosecuretightenedfittings
CAUTIONOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalenttosecuretightenedfittingsDonotusetapeorteflonsealersthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringAlsopreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystem
Connecting copper hose to cylinder (no preassembled hose end fittings)1 Unscrewboltedfittingoncylinderandremoveprotectivecap2 Slidenutoverhoseandinserthoseintofittingtobottom3 Threadnuttightusingwrench(notincluded)
Connecting hose to cylinder (preassembled hose end fittings)1 Unscrewboltedfittingoncylinderandremoveprotectivecap2 Removeprotectivecapfromhosefitting3 Slidenutoverhoseendfittingandhoseendfittingintocylinder
fittingtobottom4 Threadnuttightusingwrench(notincluded)
B
B
A
A
4 PushthemandrelintothesocketuntilthethreadsoftheassemblymeetthefrontedgeofthesocketTurnthenipplenutclockwisetothreadthemandrelintothesocketwithanadjustablewrenchStopturningthenutwhenthereisa132to116inchgapbetweenthefrontedgeofthemandrelassemblyandthefrontfaceofthesocket
5 HoldthefrontnipplenutsteadywithanadjustablewrenchTurntherearmandrelnutcounterclockwisewithasecondadjustablewrenchtocompletetheassembly
Reversethelistedstepstodisassembleareusablehydraulicfitting
14 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
System filling and purging
Only utilize hydraulic oil for Craftsman Marine steering system
NoticeFillingthesystemstartsathelmstation
PerforminstructionsonallhelmpumpsexceptuppermostonmultiplesteeringstationsystemsinthefirstplaceOncefillingproceduresarecompletedforsta-tionsatlowerlevelreplaceblackventplugwithgreynonventplugPerformthislatterprocedureonallhelmpumpsexceptuppermosthelmpumpContinuetouppersteeringhelm
bull Replacehelmfillerplugwithhelmfillportbull Screwthreadedendoffillertubeintohelmfillerportbull Replacewhiteoilbottlecapwithspecific(white)capforconnection
tofillertubebull Connectfillertubetospecificconnectingcapbull Holdbottleuprightandpiercebottlebottom(usepushpinasincluded
infillingkit)
Connection to fixed cylinder rodConnectoilbottleasearlierdescribedFillhelmpumpwithhydraulicoilOilmustbevisibleinfillertubeAllownoairintothesystemFillertubemustalwaysbefullduringfillingproceduresUseadditionalfluidbottleifnecessary
CAUTIONSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendyoutowaitnolessthan24hoursbeforecontinuingtonextsteps
bull Replacehelmfillerplugwithhelmfillportbull Screwthreadedendoffillertubeintohelmfillerportbull Replacewhiteoilbottlecapwithspecific(white)capforconnection
tofillertubebull Connectfillertubetospecificconnectingcapbull Holdbottleuprightandpiercebottlebottom(usepushpinasincluded
infillingkit)
Refer to diagram 11 Openrightbleederoncylinderbody(fig2)andturnsteeringwheelas
illustrateduntilairiscompletelyeliminatedoilONLYshouldcomeoutofthebleeder
2 ClosebleederandcontinueSAMEsteeringwheelrotationuntilsteeringwheelcomestohalt
3 Opentheotherbleeder(fig4)andturnsteeringwheelinoppositedirectionuntilairiscompletelyeliminated
4 Closebleederandcontinuesamesteeringwheelrotationuntilsteeringwheelcomestohalt
5 Reiterateprocedureuntilcompleteairelimination
CAUTION CheckpropersteeringsysteminstallationaftereachprocedureTurnsteeringwheeluntilfullystrokedinbothdirections
15Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Single steering station system
Diagram 1 Oilsteeringwheelconnectiontoengine
16 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Multiple steering station system
IMPORTANTInallmultiplestationsysteminstallationsreplaceBLACKventplugwithGREYnonventplugonallhelmpumpsotherthanuppermost
Connection to fixed cylinder rod
Single station multiple cylindersPerforminstallationasshowninfig7Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotheruntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations multiple cylindersPerformconnectionasshowninfig8Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotherTurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations one cylinderPerformconnectionasshowninfig9Performstepsasindiagram1TurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
17Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Summarized alert instructions and maintenance
Perform system check after filling and purging procedures are completed as follows turn steering wheel from hard over to hard over in both directions Perform this procedure on all helm stations Ensure correct system installation Ensure no system malfunction prior to operating your boat
CAUTIONPriortoinstallationwerecommendthatyouremoveringsnecklaceswatchesandanyotheraccessoriesthatmightgetcaughtinmobilepartsofthesystem
Hosepipefitting sealantOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalentPreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystemthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteering
Protect steering system from contaminantsPreventcontaminantsfromenteringthesystemthatmaycausemalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringEnsurecleanestpossibleinstallationenvironment
Filling and purging the systemSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendthatyouwaitnolessthan24hourspriortocontinuingontonextsteps
MAINTENANCEUtilizeCraftsmanMarinehydraulicfluidorequivalentNEVERutilizebrakefluidSystemmaintenancerequirementswillvarydependingonoperationalandweatherconditionsProfessionalmarinemechanicsinspectionisarequi-rementonabiannualbasisPeriodicallycheckpistonandhelmfittingsforoilleaksSemiannuallycheckboltconnectionshosesandgeneralsystemwear
Oil level checkbull Performsystemfillingandpurgingasearlierinstructedbull FillhelmpumptothebrimbelowfillercapthreadsDonotoverfillbull Donotopenbleederuntilcontainerplacedbelowtoavoidfluidspillagebull Turnsteeringwheelfrac12toletoiloutthroughbleederbull Closebleederandchecksystemasdescribedearlier
18 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Technical information
Hydraulic fluid
CraftsmanMarinesteeringsystemsutilizeiso15-certifiedhydraulicfluid-Relativedensity0865Grccat15degc-Viscosity15cstat40degc
Isovg15hydraulicfluidsarealsorecommendedasfollowsMobildte11shelltellust15essonutoh15q8haydn15
STEERING SYSTEMS
CYLINDERS
Fittingsarefrac14rdquoNPTusesealantsLoctite542orLoctite545
UseflexibleCraftsmanMarinehosesorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
Code Displacement No of pistons Weight (kg) Relief valve Mounting position
BK0202002020cc 5
4650Bar
Rearmount
BK01020020 46 Middledashmount
BK0202002828cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020028 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003434cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020034 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003939cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020039 48 Middledashmount
Code Inner diameter (mm)
Stroke (mm)
Rod diameter (mm)
ARM (mm)
A (cm2)
Output force (kg)
Maximum torque (kg m) Application
BL01020025 25 150 12 1286 377 2639 3394
InboardbalancedBL01020032 32 178 14 1542 64998 454986 7016
BL01020038 38 178 16 1542 1005 7035 10848
BL01020040 40 228 18 199 1002 7014 13958
19Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Troubleshooting guide
CAUTIONListedbelowbysupplierCraftsmanMarinearesolutionstopossiblemostfrequentfaultsthatmayoccurwithhydraulicsteeringsystemsasfollowstobeutilizedasaguidelineonlyAssemblyordisassemblyofsteeringsystemcomponentsmustonlybeperformedbyprofessionalmarinetechniciansCraftsmanMarineacceptsnoresponsibilityfordamagedpropertyorpersonalinjuryinthisrespect
FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION
Helmblockageinfillingphase Pipingfittingsblocked Checkdamagedtubingsectionblockedfittingsandreplace
-Systemdifficulttofill-Airbubblingofhelmpumpaftersystemisfilled
Airinsystem -Reperformsystemfillingandpurging-Installtubinghorizontallyorwithmaximuminclinationofthreecmpermt
Bleederfittingsleaks Tightfittingorreplaceiffaulty
Coiledtubing Straighttubing
Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition Remountsteeringhelminrightposition
Pipingfittingsblocked Findblockedfittingandreplace
Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmoving
Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
Utilizedoiliswrong Drainsystemandrefillwithrecommendedoil
-Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmovingusingunbalancedoutboardcylinder-Steeringhardtohandlewhencraftisinmotion
Systemnotventedatuppermosthelm Checkplugtypeatuppermosthelmandreplaceifwrong
Bleederblocked Request immediately professional support Donrsquot operate craft
Steeringwheelnotlargeenough Replacewithwheeloflargediameter
Wrongtrimtabsetting Resettrimtab
Airinsystem Verifyoillevelandreperformsystemfillingandpurging
Cylinderrodnotmoving Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
-Oilleakage-Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition
Request immediately professional support once leakage discoveredRemountsteeringhelminrightposition
Oilleakagethroughfittings Insufficientlyserrationbraceorwrongscrewedfittings UsewrenchtotightfittingsDonotexceed176Nm
Sealantnotenoughorunused DrainanddismantlesteeringhelmDismantlefittingsandcleanupoilresidueTreatthreadedfittingswithsealantliquidandremountReperformpurging
Oilleakagethroughfillerport Fillerplugunproperlytightened Tightfillerplugasrecommended
Ventplugonhelmpumpotherthanuppermost Replaceblackventplugwiththegreyoneasrecom-mended
WornordamagedORseal ReplaceORseal
Excessoillevel Seeoillevelmaintenanceasearlierinstructed
Crafted with craftsman marineZD
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028
21
031
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Hose installation
Connecting hose to steering helm
RemoveletterAyellowcapsinsidefigure1toconnectsteeringhelmtohydraulicpiston
ONLYremoveletterBblackcapsinfigure1toconnectsteeringhelmstationtosecondhelmstationUtilizesealantLoctite542orequivalenttosecuretightenedfittings
CAUTIONOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalenttosecuretightenedfittingsDonotusetapeorteflonsealersthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringAlsopreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystem
Connecting copper hose to cylinder (no preassembled hose end fittings)1 Unscrewboltedfittingoncylinderandremoveprotectivecap2 Slidenutoverhoseandinserthoseintofittingtobottom3 Threadnuttightusingwrench(notincluded)
Connecting hose to cylinder (preassembled hose end fittings)1 Unscrewboltedfittingoncylinderandremoveprotectivecap2 Removeprotectivecapfromhosefitting3 Slidenutoverhoseendfittingandhoseendfittingintocylinder
fittingtobottom4 Threadnuttightusingwrench(notincluded)
B
B
A
A
4 PushthemandrelintothesocketuntilthethreadsoftheassemblymeetthefrontedgeofthesocketTurnthenipplenutclockwisetothreadthemandrelintothesocketwithanadjustablewrenchStopturningthenutwhenthereisa132to116inchgapbetweenthefrontedgeofthemandrelassemblyandthefrontfaceofthesocket
5 HoldthefrontnipplenutsteadywithanadjustablewrenchTurntherearmandrelnutcounterclockwisewithasecondadjustablewrenchtocompletetheassembly
Reversethelistedstepstodisassembleareusablehydraulicfitting
14 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
System filling and purging
Only utilize hydraulic oil for Craftsman Marine steering system
NoticeFillingthesystemstartsathelmstation
PerforminstructionsonallhelmpumpsexceptuppermostonmultiplesteeringstationsystemsinthefirstplaceOncefillingproceduresarecompletedforsta-tionsatlowerlevelreplaceblackventplugwithgreynonventplugPerformthislatterprocedureonallhelmpumpsexceptuppermosthelmpumpContinuetouppersteeringhelm
bull Replacehelmfillerplugwithhelmfillportbull Screwthreadedendoffillertubeintohelmfillerportbull Replacewhiteoilbottlecapwithspecific(white)capforconnection
tofillertubebull Connectfillertubetospecificconnectingcapbull Holdbottleuprightandpiercebottlebottom(usepushpinasincluded
infillingkit)
Connection to fixed cylinder rodConnectoilbottleasearlierdescribedFillhelmpumpwithhydraulicoilOilmustbevisibleinfillertubeAllownoairintothesystemFillertubemustalwaysbefullduringfillingproceduresUseadditionalfluidbottleifnecessary
CAUTIONSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendyoutowaitnolessthan24hoursbeforecontinuingtonextsteps
bull Replacehelmfillerplugwithhelmfillportbull Screwthreadedendoffillertubeintohelmfillerportbull Replacewhiteoilbottlecapwithspecific(white)capforconnection
tofillertubebull Connectfillertubetospecificconnectingcapbull Holdbottleuprightandpiercebottlebottom(usepushpinasincluded
infillingkit)
Refer to diagram 11 Openrightbleederoncylinderbody(fig2)andturnsteeringwheelas
illustrateduntilairiscompletelyeliminatedoilONLYshouldcomeoutofthebleeder
2 ClosebleederandcontinueSAMEsteeringwheelrotationuntilsteeringwheelcomestohalt
3 Opentheotherbleeder(fig4)andturnsteeringwheelinoppositedirectionuntilairiscompletelyeliminated
4 Closebleederandcontinuesamesteeringwheelrotationuntilsteeringwheelcomestohalt
5 Reiterateprocedureuntilcompleteairelimination
CAUTION CheckpropersteeringsysteminstallationaftereachprocedureTurnsteeringwheeluntilfullystrokedinbothdirections
15Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Single steering station system
Diagram 1 Oilsteeringwheelconnectiontoengine
16 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Multiple steering station system
IMPORTANTInallmultiplestationsysteminstallationsreplaceBLACKventplugwithGREYnonventplugonallhelmpumpsotherthanuppermost
Connection to fixed cylinder rod
Single station multiple cylindersPerforminstallationasshowninfig7Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotheruntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations multiple cylindersPerformconnectionasshowninfig8Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotherTurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations one cylinderPerformconnectionasshowninfig9Performstepsasindiagram1TurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
17Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Summarized alert instructions and maintenance
Perform system check after filling and purging procedures are completed as follows turn steering wheel from hard over to hard over in both directions Perform this procedure on all helm stations Ensure correct system installation Ensure no system malfunction prior to operating your boat
CAUTIONPriortoinstallationwerecommendthatyouremoveringsnecklaceswatchesandanyotheraccessoriesthatmightgetcaughtinmobilepartsofthesystem
Hosepipefitting sealantOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalentPreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystemthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteering
Protect steering system from contaminantsPreventcontaminantsfromenteringthesystemthatmaycausemalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringEnsurecleanestpossibleinstallationenvironment
Filling and purging the systemSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendthatyouwaitnolessthan24hourspriortocontinuingontonextsteps
MAINTENANCEUtilizeCraftsmanMarinehydraulicfluidorequivalentNEVERutilizebrakefluidSystemmaintenancerequirementswillvarydependingonoperationalandweatherconditionsProfessionalmarinemechanicsinspectionisarequi-rementonabiannualbasisPeriodicallycheckpistonandhelmfittingsforoilleaksSemiannuallycheckboltconnectionshosesandgeneralsystemwear
Oil level checkbull Performsystemfillingandpurgingasearlierinstructedbull FillhelmpumptothebrimbelowfillercapthreadsDonotoverfillbull Donotopenbleederuntilcontainerplacedbelowtoavoidfluidspillagebull Turnsteeringwheelfrac12toletoiloutthroughbleederbull Closebleederandchecksystemasdescribedearlier
18 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Technical information
Hydraulic fluid
CraftsmanMarinesteeringsystemsutilizeiso15-certifiedhydraulicfluid-Relativedensity0865Grccat15degc-Viscosity15cstat40degc
Isovg15hydraulicfluidsarealsorecommendedasfollowsMobildte11shelltellust15essonutoh15q8haydn15
STEERING SYSTEMS
CYLINDERS
Fittingsarefrac14rdquoNPTusesealantsLoctite542orLoctite545
UseflexibleCraftsmanMarinehosesorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
Code Displacement No of pistons Weight (kg) Relief valve Mounting position
BK0202002020cc 5
4650Bar
Rearmount
BK01020020 46 Middledashmount
BK0202002828cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020028 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003434cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020034 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003939cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020039 48 Middledashmount
Code Inner diameter (mm)
Stroke (mm)
Rod diameter (mm)
ARM (mm)
A (cm2)
Output force (kg)
Maximum torque (kg m) Application
BL01020025 25 150 12 1286 377 2639 3394
InboardbalancedBL01020032 32 178 14 1542 64998 454986 7016
BL01020038 38 178 16 1542 1005 7035 10848
BL01020040 40 228 18 199 1002 7014 13958
19Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Troubleshooting guide
CAUTIONListedbelowbysupplierCraftsmanMarinearesolutionstopossiblemostfrequentfaultsthatmayoccurwithhydraulicsteeringsystemsasfollowstobeutilizedasaguidelineonlyAssemblyordisassemblyofsteeringsystemcomponentsmustonlybeperformedbyprofessionalmarinetechniciansCraftsmanMarineacceptsnoresponsibilityfordamagedpropertyorpersonalinjuryinthisrespect
FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION
Helmblockageinfillingphase Pipingfittingsblocked Checkdamagedtubingsectionblockedfittingsandreplace
-Systemdifficulttofill-Airbubblingofhelmpumpaftersystemisfilled
Airinsystem -Reperformsystemfillingandpurging-Installtubinghorizontallyorwithmaximuminclinationofthreecmpermt
Bleederfittingsleaks Tightfittingorreplaceiffaulty
Coiledtubing Straighttubing
Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition Remountsteeringhelminrightposition
Pipingfittingsblocked Findblockedfittingandreplace
Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmoving
Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
Utilizedoiliswrong Drainsystemandrefillwithrecommendedoil
-Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmovingusingunbalancedoutboardcylinder-Steeringhardtohandlewhencraftisinmotion
Systemnotventedatuppermosthelm Checkplugtypeatuppermosthelmandreplaceifwrong
Bleederblocked Request immediately professional support Donrsquot operate craft
Steeringwheelnotlargeenough Replacewithwheeloflargediameter
Wrongtrimtabsetting Resettrimtab
Airinsystem Verifyoillevelandreperformsystemfillingandpurging
Cylinderrodnotmoving Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
-Oilleakage-Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition
Request immediately professional support once leakage discoveredRemountsteeringhelminrightposition
Oilleakagethroughfittings Insufficientlyserrationbraceorwrongscrewedfittings UsewrenchtotightfittingsDonotexceed176Nm
Sealantnotenoughorunused DrainanddismantlesteeringhelmDismantlefittingsandcleanupoilresidueTreatthreadedfittingswithsealantliquidandremountReperformpurging
Oilleakagethroughfillerport Fillerplugunproperlytightened Tightfillerplugasrecommended
Ventplugonhelmpumpotherthanuppermost Replaceblackventplugwiththegreyoneasrecom-mended
WornordamagedORseal ReplaceORseal
Excessoillevel Seeoillevelmaintenanceasearlierinstructed
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System filling and purging
Only utilize hydraulic oil for Craftsman Marine steering system
NoticeFillingthesystemstartsathelmstation
PerforminstructionsonallhelmpumpsexceptuppermostonmultiplesteeringstationsystemsinthefirstplaceOncefillingproceduresarecompletedforsta-tionsatlowerlevelreplaceblackventplugwithgreynonventplugPerformthislatterprocedureonallhelmpumpsexceptuppermosthelmpumpContinuetouppersteeringhelm
bull Replacehelmfillerplugwithhelmfillportbull Screwthreadedendoffillertubeintohelmfillerportbull Replacewhiteoilbottlecapwithspecific(white)capforconnection
tofillertubebull Connectfillertubetospecificconnectingcapbull Holdbottleuprightandpiercebottlebottom(usepushpinasincluded
infillingkit)
Connection to fixed cylinder rodConnectoilbottleasearlierdescribedFillhelmpumpwithhydraulicoilOilmustbevisibleinfillertubeAllownoairintothesystemFillertubemustalwaysbefullduringfillingproceduresUseadditionalfluidbottleifnecessary
CAUTIONSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendyoutowaitnolessthan24hoursbeforecontinuingtonextsteps
bull Replacehelmfillerplugwithhelmfillportbull Screwthreadedendoffillertubeintohelmfillerportbull Replacewhiteoilbottlecapwithspecific(white)capforconnection
tofillertubebull Connectfillertubetospecificconnectingcapbull Holdbottleuprightandpiercebottlebottom(usepushpinasincluded
infillingkit)
Refer to diagram 11 Openrightbleederoncylinderbody(fig2)andturnsteeringwheelas
illustrateduntilairiscompletelyeliminatedoilONLYshouldcomeoutofthebleeder
2 ClosebleederandcontinueSAMEsteeringwheelrotationuntilsteeringwheelcomestohalt
3 Opentheotherbleeder(fig4)andturnsteeringwheelinoppositedirectionuntilairiscompletelyeliminated
4 Closebleederandcontinuesamesteeringwheelrotationuntilsteeringwheelcomestohalt
5 Reiterateprocedureuntilcompleteairelimination
CAUTION CheckpropersteeringsysteminstallationaftereachprocedureTurnsteeringwheeluntilfullystrokedinbothdirections
15Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Single steering station system
Diagram 1 Oilsteeringwheelconnectiontoengine
16 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Multiple steering station system
IMPORTANTInallmultiplestationsysteminstallationsreplaceBLACKventplugwithGREYnonventplugonallhelmpumpsotherthanuppermost
Connection to fixed cylinder rod
Single station multiple cylindersPerforminstallationasshowninfig7Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotheruntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations multiple cylindersPerformconnectionasshowninfig8Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotherTurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations one cylinderPerformconnectionasshowninfig9Performstepsasindiagram1TurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
17Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Summarized alert instructions and maintenance
Perform system check after filling and purging procedures are completed as follows turn steering wheel from hard over to hard over in both directions Perform this procedure on all helm stations Ensure correct system installation Ensure no system malfunction prior to operating your boat
CAUTIONPriortoinstallationwerecommendthatyouremoveringsnecklaceswatchesandanyotheraccessoriesthatmightgetcaughtinmobilepartsofthesystem
Hosepipefitting sealantOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalentPreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystemthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteering
Protect steering system from contaminantsPreventcontaminantsfromenteringthesystemthatmaycausemalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringEnsurecleanestpossibleinstallationenvironment
Filling and purging the systemSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendthatyouwaitnolessthan24hourspriortocontinuingontonextsteps
MAINTENANCEUtilizeCraftsmanMarinehydraulicfluidorequivalentNEVERutilizebrakefluidSystemmaintenancerequirementswillvarydependingonoperationalandweatherconditionsProfessionalmarinemechanicsinspectionisarequi-rementonabiannualbasisPeriodicallycheckpistonandhelmfittingsforoilleaksSemiannuallycheckboltconnectionshosesandgeneralsystemwear
Oil level checkbull Performsystemfillingandpurgingasearlierinstructedbull FillhelmpumptothebrimbelowfillercapthreadsDonotoverfillbull Donotopenbleederuntilcontainerplacedbelowtoavoidfluidspillagebull Turnsteeringwheelfrac12toletoiloutthroughbleederbull Closebleederandchecksystemasdescribedearlier
18 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Technical information
Hydraulic fluid
CraftsmanMarinesteeringsystemsutilizeiso15-certifiedhydraulicfluid-Relativedensity0865Grccat15degc-Viscosity15cstat40degc
Isovg15hydraulicfluidsarealsorecommendedasfollowsMobildte11shelltellust15essonutoh15q8haydn15
STEERING SYSTEMS
CYLINDERS
Fittingsarefrac14rdquoNPTusesealantsLoctite542orLoctite545
UseflexibleCraftsmanMarinehosesorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
Code Displacement No of pistons Weight (kg) Relief valve Mounting position
BK0202002020cc 5
4650Bar
Rearmount
BK01020020 46 Middledashmount
BK0202002828cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020028 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003434cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020034 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003939cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020039 48 Middledashmount
Code Inner diameter (mm)
Stroke (mm)
Rod diameter (mm)
ARM (mm)
A (cm2)
Output force (kg)
Maximum torque (kg m) Application
BL01020025 25 150 12 1286 377 2639 3394
InboardbalancedBL01020032 32 178 14 1542 64998 454986 7016
BL01020038 38 178 16 1542 1005 7035 10848
BL01020040 40 228 18 199 1002 7014 13958
19Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Troubleshooting guide
CAUTIONListedbelowbysupplierCraftsmanMarinearesolutionstopossiblemostfrequentfaultsthatmayoccurwithhydraulicsteeringsystemsasfollowstobeutilizedasaguidelineonlyAssemblyordisassemblyofsteeringsystemcomponentsmustonlybeperformedbyprofessionalmarinetechniciansCraftsmanMarineacceptsnoresponsibilityfordamagedpropertyorpersonalinjuryinthisrespect
FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION
Helmblockageinfillingphase Pipingfittingsblocked Checkdamagedtubingsectionblockedfittingsandreplace
-Systemdifficulttofill-Airbubblingofhelmpumpaftersystemisfilled
Airinsystem -Reperformsystemfillingandpurging-Installtubinghorizontallyorwithmaximuminclinationofthreecmpermt
Bleederfittingsleaks Tightfittingorreplaceiffaulty
Coiledtubing Straighttubing
Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition Remountsteeringhelminrightposition
Pipingfittingsblocked Findblockedfittingandreplace
Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmoving
Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
Utilizedoiliswrong Drainsystemandrefillwithrecommendedoil
-Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmovingusingunbalancedoutboardcylinder-Steeringhardtohandlewhencraftisinmotion
Systemnotventedatuppermosthelm Checkplugtypeatuppermosthelmandreplaceifwrong
Bleederblocked Request immediately professional support Donrsquot operate craft
Steeringwheelnotlargeenough Replacewithwheeloflargediameter
Wrongtrimtabsetting Resettrimtab
Airinsystem Verifyoillevelandreperformsystemfillingandpurging
Cylinderrodnotmoving Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
-Oilleakage-Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition
Request immediately professional support once leakage discoveredRemountsteeringhelminrightposition
Oilleakagethroughfittings Insufficientlyserrationbraceorwrongscrewedfittings UsewrenchtotightfittingsDonotexceed176Nm
Sealantnotenoughorunused DrainanddismantlesteeringhelmDismantlefittingsandcleanupoilresidueTreatthreadedfittingswithsealantliquidandremountReperformpurging
Oilleakagethroughfillerport Fillerplugunproperlytightened Tightfillerplugasrecommended
Ventplugonhelmpumpotherthanuppermost Replaceblackventplugwiththegreyoneasrecom-mended
WornordamagedORseal ReplaceORseal
Excessoillevel Seeoillevelmaintenanceasearlierinstructed
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Single steering station system
Diagram 1 Oilsteeringwheelconnectiontoengine
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Multiple steering station system
IMPORTANTInallmultiplestationsysteminstallationsreplaceBLACKventplugwithGREYnonventplugonallhelmpumpsotherthanuppermost
Connection to fixed cylinder rod
Single station multiple cylindersPerforminstallationasshowninfig7Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotheruntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations multiple cylindersPerformconnectionasshowninfig8Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotherTurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations one cylinderPerformconnectionasshowninfig9Performstepsasindiagram1TurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
17Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Summarized alert instructions and maintenance
Perform system check after filling and purging procedures are completed as follows turn steering wheel from hard over to hard over in both directions Perform this procedure on all helm stations Ensure correct system installation Ensure no system malfunction prior to operating your boat
CAUTIONPriortoinstallationwerecommendthatyouremoveringsnecklaceswatchesandanyotheraccessoriesthatmightgetcaughtinmobilepartsofthesystem
Hosepipefitting sealantOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalentPreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystemthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteering
Protect steering system from contaminantsPreventcontaminantsfromenteringthesystemthatmaycausemalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringEnsurecleanestpossibleinstallationenvironment
Filling and purging the systemSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendthatyouwaitnolessthan24hourspriortocontinuingontonextsteps
MAINTENANCEUtilizeCraftsmanMarinehydraulicfluidorequivalentNEVERutilizebrakefluidSystemmaintenancerequirementswillvarydependingonoperationalandweatherconditionsProfessionalmarinemechanicsinspectionisarequi-rementonabiannualbasisPeriodicallycheckpistonandhelmfittingsforoilleaksSemiannuallycheckboltconnectionshosesandgeneralsystemwear
Oil level checkbull Performsystemfillingandpurgingasearlierinstructedbull FillhelmpumptothebrimbelowfillercapthreadsDonotoverfillbull Donotopenbleederuntilcontainerplacedbelowtoavoidfluidspillagebull Turnsteeringwheelfrac12toletoiloutthroughbleederbull Closebleederandchecksystemasdescribedearlier
18 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Technical information
Hydraulic fluid
CraftsmanMarinesteeringsystemsutilizeiso15-certifiedhydraulicfluid-Relativedensity0865Grccat15degc-Viscosity15cstat40degc
Isovg15hydraulicfluidsarealsorecommendedasfollowsMobildte11shelltellust15essonutoh15q8haydn15
STEERING SYSTEMS
CYLINDERS
Fittingsarefrac14rdquoNPTusesealantsLoctite542orLoctite545
UseflexibleCraftsmanMarinehosesorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
Code Displacement No of pistons Weight (kg) Relief valve Mounting position
BK0202002020cc 5
4650Bar
Rearmount
BK01020020 46 Middledashmount
BK0202002828cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020028 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003434cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020034 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003939cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020039 48 Middledashmount
Code Inner diameter (mm)
Stroke (mm)
Rod diameter (mm)
ARM (mm)
A (cm2)
Output force (kg)
Maximum torque (kg m) Application
BL01020025 25 150 12 1286 377 2639 3394
InboardbalancedBL01020032 32 178 14 1542 64998 454986 7016
BL01020038 38 178 16 1542 1005 7035 10848
BL01020040 40 228 18 199 1002 7014 13958
19Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Troubleshooting guide
CAUTIONListedbelowbysupplierCraftsmanMarinearesolutionstopossiblemostfrequentfaultsthatmayoccurwithhydraulicsteeringsystemsasfollowstobeutilizedasaguidelineonlyAssemblyordisassemblyofsteeringsystemcomponentsmustonlybeperformedbyprofessionalmarinetechniciansCraftsmanMarineacceptsnoresponsibilityfordamagedpropertyorpersonalinjuryinthisrespect
FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION
Helmblockageinfillingphase Pipingfittingsblocked Checkdamagedtubingsectionblockedfittingsandreplace
-Systemdifficulttofill-Airbubblingofhelmpumpaftersystemisfilled
Airinsystem -Reperformsystemfillingandpurging-Installtubinghorizontallyorwithmaximuminclinationofthreecmpermt
Bleederfittingsleaks Tightfittingorreplaceiffaulty
Coiledtubing Straighttubing
Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition Remountsteeringhelminrightposition
Pipingfittingsblocked Findblockedfittingandreplace
Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmoving
Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
Utilizedoiliswrong Drainsystemandrefillwithrecommendedoil
-Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmovingusingunbalancedoutboardcylinder-Steeringhardtohandlewhencraftisinmotion
Systemnotventedatuppermosthelm Checkplugtypeatuppermosthelmandreplaceifwrong
Bleederblocked Request immediately professional support Donrsquot operate craft
Steeringwheelnotlargeenough Replacewithwheeloflargediameter
Wrongtrimtabsetting Resettrimtab
Airinsystem Verifyoillevelandreperformsystemfillingandpurging
Cylinderrodnotmoving Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
-Oilleakage-Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition
Request immediately professional support once leakage discoveredRemountsteeringhelminrightposition
Oilleakagethroughfittings Insufficientlyserrationbraceorwrongscrewedfittings UsewrenchtotightfittingsDonotexceed176Nm
Sealantnotenoughorunused DrainanddismantlesteeringhelmDismantlefittingsandcleanupoilresidueTreatthreadedfittingswithsealantliquidandremountReperformpurging
Oilleakagethroughfillerport Fillerplugunproperlytightened Tightfillerplugasrecommended
Ventplugonhelmpumpotherthanuppermost Replaceblackventplugwiththegreyoneasrecom-mended
WornordamagedORseal ReplaceORseal
Excessoillevel Seeoillevelmaintenanceasearlierinstructed
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Multiple steering station system
IMPORTANTInallmultiplestationsysteminstallationsreplaceBLACKventplugwithGREYnonventplugonallhelmpumpsotherthanuppermost
Connection to fixed cylinder rod
Single station multiple cylindersPerforminstallationasshowninfig7Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotheruntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations multiple cylindersPerformconnectionasshowninfig8Performstepsasindiagram1ononecylinderfirstandthenontheotherTurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
Multiple stations one cylinderPerformconnectionasshowninfig9Performstepsasindiagram1TurnsteeringwheelathelmsotherthanupperstationfirstLastturnsteeringwheelatupperhelmstationuntilsystemisfull
17Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Summarized alert instructions and maintenance
Perform system check after filling and purging procedures are completed as follows turn steering wheel from hard over to hard over in both directions Perform this procedure on all helm stations Ensure correct system installation Ensure no system malfunction prior to operating your boat
CAUTIONPriortoinstallationwerecommendthatyouremoveringsnecklaceswatchesandanyotheraccessoriesthatmightgetcaughtinmobilepartsofthesystem
Hosepipefitting sealantOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalentPreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystemthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteering
Protect steering system from contaminantsPreventcontaminantsfromenteringthesystemthatmaycausemalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringEnsurecleanestpossibleinstallationenvironment
Filling and purging the systemSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendthatyouwaitnolessthan24hourspriortocontinuingontonextsteps
MAINTENANCEUtilizeCraftsmanMarinehydraulicfluidorequivalentNEVERutilizebrakefluidSystemmaintenancerequirementswillvarydependingonoperationalandweatherconditionsProfessionalmarinemechanicsinspectionisarequi-rementonabiannualbasisPeriodicallycheckpistonandhelmfittingsforoilleaksSemiannuallycheckboltconnectionshosesandgeneralsystemwear
Oil level checkbull Performsystemfillingandpurgingasearlierinstructedbull FillhelmpumptothebrimbelowfillercapthreadsDonotoverfillbull Donotopenbleederuntilcontainerplacedbelowtoavoidfluidspillagebull Turnsteeringwheelfrac12toletoiloutthroughbleederbull Closebleederandchecksystemasdescribedearlier
18 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Technical information
Hydraulic fluid
CraftsmanMarinesteeringsystemsutilizeiso15-certifiedhydraulicfluid-Relativedensity0865Grccat15degc-Viscosity15cstat40degc
Isovg15hydraulicfluidsarealsorecommendedasfollowsMobildte11shelltellust15essonutoh15q8haydn15
STEERING SYSTEMS
CYLINDERS
Fittingsarefrac14rdquoNPTusesealantsLoctite542orLoctite545
UseflexibleCraftsmanMarinehosesorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
Code Displacement No of pistons Weight (kg) Relief valve Mounting position
BK0202002020cc 5
4650Bar
Rearmount
BK01020020 46 Middledashmount
BK0202002828cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020028 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003434cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020034 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003939cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020039 48 Middledashmount
Code Inner diameter (mm)
Stroke (mm)
Rod diameter (mm)
ARM (mm)
A (cm2)
Output force (kg)
Maximum torque (kg m) Application
BL01020025 25 150 12 1286 377 2639 3394
InboardbalancedBL01020032 32 178 14 1542 64998 454986 7016
BL01020038 38 178 16 1542 1005 7035 10848
BL01020040 40 228 18 199 1002 7014 13958
19Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Troubleshooting guide
CAUTIONListedbelowbysupplierCraftsmanMarinearesolutionstopossiblemostfrequentfaultsthatmayoccurwithhydraulicsteeringsystemsasfollowstobeutilizedasaguidelineonlyAssemblyordisassemblyofsteeringsystemcomponentsmustonlybeperformedbyprofessionalmarinetechniciansCraftsmanMarineacceptsnoresponsibilityfordamagedpropertyorpersonalinjuryinthisrespect
FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION
Helmblockageinfillingphase Pipingfittingsblocked Checkdamagedtubingsectionblockedfittingsandreplace
-Systemdifficulttofill-Airbubblingofhelmpumpaftersystemisfilled
Airinsystem -Reperformsystemfillingandpurging-Installtubinghorizontallyorwithmaximuminclinationofthreecmpermt
Bleederfittingsleaks Tightfittingorreplaceiffaulty
Coiledtubing Straighttubing
Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition Remountsteeringhelminrightposition
Pipingfittingsblocked Findblockedfittingandreplace
Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmoving
Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
Utilizedoiliswrong Drainsystemandrefillwithrecommendedoil
-Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmovingusingunbalancedoutboardcylinder-Steeringhardtohandlewhencraftisinmotion
Systemnotventedatuppermosthelm Checkplugtypeatuppermosthelmandreplaceifwrong
Bleederblocked Request immediately professional support Donrsquot operate craft
Steeringwheelnotlargeenough Replacewithwheeloflargediameter
Wrongtrimtabsetting Resettrimtab
Airinsystem Verifyoillevelandreperformsystemfillingandpurging
Cylinderrodnotmoving Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
-Oilleakage-Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition
Request immediately professional support once leakage discoveredRemountsteeringhelminrightposition
Oilleakagethroughfittings Insufficientlyserrationbraceorwrongscrewedfittings UsewrenchtotightfittingsDonotexceed176Nm
Sealantnotenoughorunused DrainanddismantlesteeringhelmDismantlefittingsandcleanupoilresidueTreatthreadedfittingswithsealantliquidandremountReperformpurging
Oilleakagethroughfillerport Fillerplugunproperlytightened Tightfillerplugasrecommended
Ventplugonhelmpumpotherthanuppermost Replaceblackventplugwiththegreyoneasrecom-mended
WornordamagedORseal ReplaceORseal
Excessoillevel Seeoillevelmaintenanceasearlierinstructed
Crafted with craftsman marineZD
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Summarized alert instructions and maintenance
Perform system check after filling and purging procedures are completed as follows turn steering wheel from hard over to hard over in both directions Perform this procedure on all helm stations Ensure correct system installation Ensure no system malfunction prior to operating your boat
CAUTIONPriortoinstallationwerecommendthatyouremoveringsnecklaceswatchesandanyotheraccessoriesthatmightgetcaughtinmobilepartsofthesystem
Hosepipefitting sealantOnlyutilizeliquidsealantsLoctiteorequivalentPreventliquidsealantcontaminatingthesystemthatmaycausesteeringmalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteering
Protect steering system from contaminantsPreventcontaminantsfromenteringthesystemthatmaycausemalfunctionorpermanentlydamagedsteeringEnsurecleanestpossibleinstallationenvironment
Filling and purging the systemSteeringwheelrotationduringfillingproceduresmustbeSLOWIntheeventthatexcessfastnessmaycauseairbubblesinoilwerecommendthatyouwaitnolessthan24hourspriortocontinuingontonextsteps
MAINTENANCEUtilizeCraftsmanMarinehydraulicfluidorequivalentNEVERutilizebrakefluidSystemmaintenancerequirementswillvarydependingonoperationalandweatherconditionsProfessionalmarinemechanicsinspectionisarequi-rementonabiannualbasisPeriodicallycheckpistonandhelmfittingsforoilleaksSemiannuallycheckboltconnectionshosesandgeneralsystemwear
Oil level checkbull Performsystemfillingandpurgingasearlierinstructedbull FillhelmpumptothebrimbelowfillercapthreadsDonotoverfillbull Donotopenbleederuntilcontainerplacedbelowtoavoidfluidspillagebull Turnsteeringwheelfrac12toletoiloutthroughbleederbull Closebleederandchecksystemasdescribedearlier
18 Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE
Technical information
Hydraulic fluid
CraftsmanMarinesteeringsystemsutilizeiso15-certifiedhydraulicfluid-Relativedensity0865Grccat15degc-Viscosity15cstat40degc
Isovg15hydraulicfluidsarealsorecommendedasfollowsMobildte11shelltellust15essonutoh15q8haydn15
STEERING SYSTEMS
CYLINDERS
Fittingsarefrac14rdquoNPTusesealantsLoctite542orLoctite545
UseflexibleCraftsmanMarinehosesorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
Code Displacement No of pistons Weight (kg) Relief valve Mounting position
BK0202002020cc 5
4650Bar
Rearmount
BK01020020 46 Middledashmount
BK0202002828cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020028 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003434cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020034 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003939cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020039 48 Middledashmount
Code Inner diameter (mm)
Stroke (mm)
Rod diameter (mm)
ARM (mm)
A (cm2)
Output force (kg)
Maximum torque (kg m) Application
BL01020025 25 150 12 1286 377 2639 3394
InboardbalancedBL01020032 32 178 14 1542 64998 454986 7016
BL01020038 38 178 16 1542 1005 7035 10848
BL01020040 40 228 18 199 1002 7014 13958
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Troubleshooting guide
CAUTIONListedbelowbysupplierCraftsmanMarinearesolutionstopossiblemostfrequentfaultsthatmayoccurwithhydraulicsteeringsystemsasfollowstobeutilizedasaguidelineonlyAssemblyordisassemblyofsteeringsystemcomponentsmustonlybeperformedbyprofessionalmarinetechniciansCraftsmanMarineacceptsnoresponsibilityfordamagedpropertyorpersonalinjuryinthisrespect
FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION
Helmblockageinfillingphase Pipingfittingsblocked Checkdamagedtubingsectionblockedfittingsandreplace
-Systemdifficulttofill-Airbubblingofhelmpumpaftersystemisfilled
Airinsystem -Reperformsystemfillingandpurging-Installtubinghorizontallyorwithmaximuminclinationofthreecmpermt
Bleederfittingsleaks Tightfittingorreplaceiffaulty
Coiledtubing Straighttubing
Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition Remountsteeringhelminrightposition
Pipingfittingsblocked Findblockedfittingandreplace
Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmoving
Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
Utilizedoiliswrong Drainsystemandrefillwithrecommendedoil
-Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmovingusingunbalancedoutboardcylinder-Steeringhardtohandlewhencraftisinmotion
Systemnotventedatuppermosthelm Checkplugtypeatuppermosthelmandreplaceifwrong
Bleederblocked Request immediately professional support Donrsquot operate craft
Steeringwheelnotlargeenough Replacewithwheeloflargediameter
Wrongtrimtabsetting Resettrimtab
Airinsystem Verifyoillevelandreperformsystemfillingandpurging
Cylinderrodnotmoving Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
-Oilleakage-Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition
Request immediately professional support once leakage discoveredRemountsteeringhelminrightposition
Oilleakagethroughfittings Insufficientlyserrationbraceorwrongscrewedfittings UsewrenchtotightfittingsDonotexceed176Nm
Sealantnotenoughorunused DrainanddismantlesteeringhelmDismantlefittingsandcleanupoilresidueTreatthreadedfittingswithsealantliquidandremountReperformpurging
Oilleakagethroughfillerport Fillerplugunproperlytightened Tightfillerplugasrecommended
Ventplugonhelmpumpotherthanuppermost Replaceblackventplugwiththegreyoneasrecom-mended
WornordamagedORseal ReplaceORseal
Excessoillevel Seeoillevelmaintenanceasearlierinstructed
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Technical information
Hydraulic fluid
CraftsmanMarinesteeringsystemsutilizeiso15-certifiedhydraulicfluid-Relativedensity0865Grccat15degc-Viscosity15cstat40degc
Isovg15hydraulicfluidsarealsorecommendedasfollowsMobildte11shelltellust15essonutoh15q8haydn15
STEERING SYSTEMS
CYLINDERS
Fittingsarefrac14rdquoNPTusesealantsLoctite542orLoctite545
UseflexibleCraftsmanMarinehosesorcoppertubestoconnectsteeringhelmandcylinderandtwinsteeringstationinstallations
Code Displacement No of pistons Weight (kg) Relief valve Mounting position
BK0202002020cc 5
4650Bar
Rearmount
BK01020020 46 Middledashmount
BK0202002828cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020028 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003434cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020034 48 Middledashmount
BK0202003939cc 7
570Bar
Rearmount
BK01020039 48 Middledashmount
Code Inner diameter (mm)
Stroke (mm)
Rod diameter (mm)
ARM (mm)
A (cm2)
Output force (kg)
Maximum torque (kg m) Application
BL01020025 25 150 12 1286 377 2639 3394
InboardbalancedBL01020032 32 178 14 1542 64998 454986 7016
BL01020038 38 178 16 1542 1005 7035 10848
BL01020040 40 228 18 199 1002 7014 13958
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Troubleshooting guide
CAUTIONListedbelowbysupplierCraftsmanMarinearesolutionstopossiblemostfrequentfaultsthatmayoccurwithhydraulicsteeringsystemsasfollowstobeutilizedasaguidelineonlyAssemblyordisassemblyofsteeringsystemcomponentsmustonlybeperformedbyprofessionalmarinetechniciansCraftsmanMarineacceptsnoresponsibilityfordamagedpropertyorpersonalinjuryinthisrespect
FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION
Helmblockageinfillingphase Pipingfittingsblocked Checkdamagedtubingsectionblockedfittingsandreplace
-Systemdifficulttofill-Airbubblingofhelmpumpaftersystemisfilled
Airinsystem -Reperformsystemfillingandpurging-Installtubinghorizontallyorwithmaximuminclinationofthreecmpermt
Bleederfittingsleaks Tightfittingorreplaceiffaulty
Coiledtubing Straighttubing
Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition Remountsteeringhelminrightposition
Pipingfittingsblocked Findblockedfittingandreplace
Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmoving
Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
Utilizedoiliswrong Drainsystemandrefillwithrecommendedoil
-Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmovingusingunbalancedoutboardcylinder-Steeringhardtohandlewhencraftisinmotion
Systemnotventedatuppermosthelm Checkplugtypeatuppermosthelmandreplaceifwrong
Bleederblocked Request immediately professional support Donrsquot operate craft
Steeringwheelnotlargeenough Replacewithwheeloflargediameter
Wrongtrimtabsetting Resettrimtab
Airinsystem Verifyoillevelandreperformsystemfillingandpurging
Cylinderrodnotmoving Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
-Oilleakage-Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition
Request immediately professional support once leakage discoveredRemountsteeringhelminrightposition
Oilleakagethroughfittings Insufficientlyserrationbraceorwrongscrewedfittings UsewrenchtotightfittingsDonotexceed176Nm
Sealantnotenoughorunused DrainanddismantlesteeringhelmDismantlefittingsandcleanupoilresidueTreatthreadedfittingswithsealantliquidandremountReperformpurging
Oilleakagethroughfillerport Fillerplugunproperlytightened Tightfillerplugasrecommended
Ventplugonhelmpumpotherthanuppermost Replaceblackventplugwiththegreyoneasrecom-mended
WornordamagedORseal ReplaceORseal
Excessoillevel Seeoillevelmaintenanceasearlierinstructed
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Troubleshooting guide
CAUTIONListedbelowbysupplierCraftsmanMarinearesolutionstopossiblemostfrequentfaultsthatmayoccurwithhydraulicsteeringsystemsasfollowstobeutilizedasaguidelineonlyAssemblyordisassemblyofsteeringsystemcomponentsmustonlybeperformedbyprofessionalmarinetechniciansCraftsmanMarineacceptsnoresponsibilityfordamagedpropertyorpersonalinjuryinthisrespect
FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION
Helmblockageinfillingphase Pipingfittingsblocked Checkdamagedtubingsectionblockedfittingsandreplace
-Systemdifficulttofill-Airbubblingofhelmpumpaftersystemisfilled
Airinsystem -Reperformsystemfillingandpurging-Installtubinghorizontallyorwithmaximuminclinationofthreecmpermt
Bleederfittingsleaks Tightfittingorreplaceiffaulty
Coiledtubing Straighttubing
Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition Remountsteeringhelminrightposition
Pipingfittingsblocked Findblockedfittingandreplace
Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmoving
Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
Utilizedoiliswrong Drainsystemandrefillwithrecommendedoil
-Steeringstiffhardtohandleevenwhencraftisnotmovingusingunbalancedoutboardcylinder-Steeringhardtohandlewhencraftisinmotion
Systemnotventedatuppermosthelm Checkplugtypeatuppermosthelmandreplaceifwrong
Bleederblocked Request immediately professional support Donrsquot operate craft
Steeringwheelnotlargeenough Replacewithwheeloflargediameter
Wrongtrimtabsetting Resettrimtab
Airinsystem Verifyoillevelandreperformsystemfillingandpurging
Cylinderrodnotmoving Airinsystem Reperformsystemfillingandpurging
-Oilleakage-Helmmountedwithfillerportinlowerposition
Request immediately professional support once leakage discoveredRemountsteeringhelminrightposition
Oilleakagethroughfittings Insufficientlyserrationbraceorwrongscrewedfittings UsewrenchtotightfittingsDonotexceed176Nm
Sealantnotenoughorunused DrainanddismantlesteeringhelmDismantlefittingsandcleanupoilresidueTreatthreadedfittingswithsealantliquidandremountReperformpurging
Oilleakagethroughfillerport Fillerplugunproperlytightened Tightfillerplugasrecommended
Ventplugonhelmpumpotherthanuppermost Replaceblackventplugwiththegreyoneasrecom-mended
WornordamagedORseal ReplaceORseal
Excessoillevel Seeoillevelmaintenanceasearlierinstructed
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