POWER STEERING PUMP
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 26
With Warm Engine
1.
2.
3.
Stop engine and position drive unit so that it is straight back.
Remove fill cap/dipstick from power steering pump and note fluid level.
Level should be between the “FULL HOT” mark and “ADD” mark on the dipstick.
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4.
If level is low (below “ADD” mark), but still visible in pump reservoir, add fluid through
fill cap opening to bring level up to “FULL HOT” mark on dipstick. Do not overfill.
Filling and Air Bleeding Power Steering System
IMPORTANT: Power steering system must be filled exactly as explained, following,
to be sure that all air is bled from the system. All air must be removed, or fluid in pump
may foam during operation and be discharged from pump reservoir. Foamy fluid may
also cause power steering system to become spongy resulting in poor boat control.
1.
Position drive unit so that it is straight back. Remove cap from power steering pump and
check fluid level with dipstick attached to fill cap (provided). Add fluid as required, to
bring level up to correct level.
IMPORTANT: Use only Quicksilver Power Trim and Steering Fluid, or automatic trans-
mission fluid (ATF), Dexron II, in power steering system.
2.
Turn steering wheel back-and-forth to end of travel in each direction several times: then,
recheck fluid level and add fluid, if necessary.
3.
Install vented fill cap.
CAUTION
DO NOT operate engine without water being supplied to seawater pump pickup or
pump impeller may be damaged and subsequent overheating damage to engine
may result.
4.
Start engine and run at fast idle (1000-1500 rpm) until engine reaches normal operating
temperature. During this time, turn steering wheel back-and-forth to end of travel in each
direction several times.
5.
Position drive unit so that it is straight back and stop engine. Remove fill cap from pump.
Allow any foam in pump reservoir to disperse; then, check fluid level and fluid as
required, to bring level up to “FULL HOT” mark on dipstick. Do not overfill. Install fill cap
securely.
IMPORTANT: Drive unit must be positioned straight back and power steering fluid
must be hot to accurately check fluid level.
6.
If fluid is still foamy (in Step 5), repeat Steps 4 and 5 until fluid does not foam and level
remains constant.
Index
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