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3.6
SeCtiOn 3 • uSing yOur BOat
30 Outlaw
®
10. sTeerinG sYsTeMs
a. poWer sTeerinG
The steering system is an enclosed push-pull cable
that is hydraulically assisted (power steering) at the
stern drive end (Fig. 3.6.1). THE CABLE AND ITS
CONNECTIONS TO THE STEERING WHEEL AND
TO THE OUT DRIVE MUST BE INSPECTED AT
LEAST TWICE A YEAR BY YOUR BAJA DEALER.
See section 8 of this manual for inspection, service
and maintenance recommendations.
The power steering pump uid level MUST be
checked every time prior to using the boat. Refer
to the steering system information in your Owner’s
Packet.
b. hYDraulic sTeerinG
Some Baja
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boats may use a hydraulic steering
system (Fig. 3.6.2). Periodically remove the plug in
the helm unit and check the oil level visually. The
oil level should be within ½” of the ller hole. See
section 8 of this manual for inspection, service and
maintenance recommendations.
The system must be lled with hydraulic oil meeting
Mil Spec H-5606 A. Refer to steering system
owner’s information in the Owner’s Packet for
specic hydraulic oils that can be used.
R E FE R TO OW NE R ’S PA CK ET F OR
I N S T R U C T I O N S A N D W A R R A N T Y
INFORMATION.
POWER STEERING
CYLINDER
STEERING CABLE
FLUID
RETURN LINE
FLUID
PRESSURE
LINE
FLUID
RTURN
LINE
STEERING WHEEL
CHECK & ADD
FLUID HERE
HELM
STEERING RACK
pOwer Steering SySteM
(Fig 3.6.1)
Failure of the steering system will cause loss of
control of your boat. Any change in steering such as
looseness, tightness, binding, etc., must be checked
immediately by your Baja dealer.
! WARNING
hydrauliC Steering SySteM
(Fig 3.6.2)
HELM PUMP AND
RESERVOIR
HYDRAULIC
LINES
STEERING
WHEEL
HYDRAULIC
CYLINDER