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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

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

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

15Crafted with CRAFTSMAN MARINE

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

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

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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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

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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 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

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

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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

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

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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 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

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

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028

21

031

3

infocraftsmanmarinecom wwwcraftsmanmarinecom

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

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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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

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031

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infocraftsmanmarinecom wwwcraftsmanmarinecom

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

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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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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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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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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

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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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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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

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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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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