Ultraflex UP25 F Manuel D'installation Et D'entretien page 32

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The steering system is stiff
and hard to turn, even
when the boat is not
moving.
The steering system is
stiff and hard to turn, even
when the boat is not
moving.
The steering system is
stiff and hard to turn, even
when the boat is not
moving, if unbalanced
cylinders are used.
The steering system is
easy to turn at the dock but
becomes hard to turn
when the boat is in motion.
When the steering
wheel is turned, the rod
(movable rod cylinders)
or the body (fixed
cylinder rod) of the
cylinder do not move.
Leaks from steering
system fittings.
Leaks from the tank plug.
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PUMP FOR HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
• Restrictions in hoses or fittings.
• Air in oil.
• Wrong oil has been used.
• Dirt in the valve.
• The steering wheel is too small.
• Incorrect setting of the torque
tab.
• Air in oil.
• Air in the system.
• Oil leak.
• Helm mounted upside down.
• Bad tightening or low torque
of the fittings.
• Lack of fitting sealant.
WARNING
Never use teflon tape or adhesive
tape on any fitting.
• Bad tightening of the plug.
• The vent plug on the additional
helm is in the lower position.
• Worn and damaged seal.
• Too high oil level.
Installation and maintenance manual
• Look for and remove the restriction.
• Repeat the filling and the bleeding
procedure of the system.
• Drain the filling and bleeding system.
WARNING
ULTRAFLEX is not responsible for damage
caused by fluids
recommended in this manual and so the
warranty is cancelled.
WARNING
Do not use the boat and contact a
specialized technician for the valve
cleaning.
• Replace the steering wheel with a bigger one.
WARNING
• Only within the maximum dimensions
allowed by the helm.
• Adjust the torque tab.
• Check the oil level and repeat the
bleeding procedure as explained in this
manual.
• Repeat the filling and bleeding
procedure of the system.
• Look for the leak and contact
specialized staff.
• Mount the helm with the filling hole
in up position.
• Tighten the fittings with a maximum
torque of 20Nm (15 in.Ibs).
• Drain and disassemble the steering
system. Remove the fittings and remove
the oil from threads. Put the sealant on the
fittings and tighten them, install the helm.
WARNING
After this operation it is necessary to carry
out another bleeding.
• Tighten the plug.
• Replace the vent plug with the plug for
the additional helm kit.
• Replace the plug.
• Follow the procedure to maintain the
suitable oil level, which is described
in the pump manual.
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