Owner`s manual

Helm Systems
2-5
Section 2
C 260
Steering System Maintenance
A periodic inspection of all steering hoses,
linkage and helm assemblies should be
made. Signs of corrosion, cracking, loosen-
ing of fastenings, excessive wear, or deterio-
ration should be immediately corrected. The
fluid level for the hydraulic steering should
be checked frequently and maintained at the
proper level. Generally, periodic lubrication
of all moving parts and connections with light
waterproof grease is in order. Failure to do
so could lead to steering system failure that
would result in loss of control.
When new, or after repairs, hydraulic steer-
ing systems may need to have all air purged
from the system. Review the information
provided by the steering manufacturer for
proper specifications and details on system
service and maintenance.
Trim Tab Maintenence
Marine growth can interfere with the proper
operation of the trim tab planes and actua-
tors. To reduce problems due to marine
growth, always return the trim tabs to the full
“UP” position after operating the boat and
periodically inspect and clean marine growth
from the actuators and planes.
The trim tabs are equipped with a zinc
anode to prevent galvanic corrosion. Gal-
vanic corrosion is the corrosion process
occurring when different metals are sub-
merged in an electrolyte. Sea water is an
electrolyte and submerged metal compo-
nents must be properly protected. The
anodes were installed at the factory and will
need to be changed when they are 75% of
their original size.
Refer to the Routine Maintenance chapter of
this manual for information on maintaining
zinc anodes and the trim tab owner’s manual
for additional maintenance information, fluid
specifications and operating instructions.
! CAUTION
Follow instructions in the owner's
information packet for hydraulic steer-
ing system operating, bleeding proce-
dures and maintenance procedures.