SEASTAR HC6845 (01) PDF MANUAL

SEASTAR HC6845 (01) PDF SUMMARY:

How do you install the HC6845 and HC6845S Cylinder Seal Kit?

1. Referring to figure B disconnect and remove BOTH support brackets (item 1).
2. Note the location of spacers (item 10) on support rod (item 9), loosen hexagon set screw and remove adjusting nut (item 6). Remove support rod/spacers completely.
3. Turn the steering wheel hard over to the starboard side. This will locate the cylinder piston at the starboard side seal minimizing the amount of fluid that will leak out when the gland is removed.
4. Loosen and remove the starboard gland retaining bolts (item 2). Keep gland retaining bolts as they will be re-used.
5. Remove the locking gland decal from the end gland to access pin wrench holes.
6. Place the provided pin wrench (item 4) into the holes in the starboard cylinder end gland.
7. Loosen and remove the starboard cylinder end gland (item 7).
8. Lightly lubricate new end gland seals using SeaStar steering fluid.
9. Place seal guide (item 5) onto the end of the cylinder shaft.
10. Install a new end gland (item 7) tightening to 50 ft.lb.
11. Apply provided thread locker (item 8) to both retaining bolts.
12. Reinstall starboard gland retaining blocks (item 3) and retaining block bolts (item 2). Torque bolts (item 2) to 50 ft-lb.
13. Turn the steering wheel to the port side and repeat steps 4 to 12 on the port side of the cylinder.
14. Affix locking gland decal (item 11) to both starboard and port side end glands.
15. Remove seal guide (item 5) from the steering cylinder shaft.
16. Clean and re-grease engine steering/tilt tube, support rod (item 9) and support brackets (item 1).
17. Install greased support rod, greased support brackets, spacers and adjusting nut in orientation that you noted in step 2. Once support bracket nuts are tightened and torque, hand-tighten the adjusting nut (counter-clockwise) to remove any play, tighten hexagon nut to lock adjusting nut in place.
18. Bleed system as per your Installation Manual.

What tools will I need to install the HC6845 and HC6845S Cylinder Seal Kit?

• Cylinder End Gland Wrench. (Included in HP6160 Seal Kit.)
• 9/16", 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4" open end, or box type wrench.
• Torque wrench.
• 5/8" and 3/4" socket.
• 9/16" long socket with extension.
• Good quality marine grease.

What cylinder seal kit part number is applicable for the HC6845 Tournament II Front Mount Cylinder HP6160?

HP6160

What cylinder seal kit part number is applicable for the HC6845S Tournament II Front Mount Cylinder HP6160?

HP6160

What cylinder seal kit part number is applicable for the HC6850 Reduced Stroke Tournament II Front Mount Cylinder?

HP6160

Where should used oil be disposed of?

Dispose of used oil in an environmentally conscientious manner and be sure to adhere to local and Federal environmental laws.

Why is it important to keep our waters clean?

So that they can be enjoyed by all.

What should I wear to avoid injury while installing this product?

Wear approved safety glasses and protective equipment.

What should I do to avoid hazards when performing a particular service or operation?

Observe warnings and cautions carefully. Strict compliance to these special instructions when performing the installation and maintenance, plus ‘common sense’, are major accident prevention measures.

What could happen if thread locker is not installed onto all four retaining bolts?

Failure to do so may lead to separation of components resulting in loss of steering control. Loss of steering control may result in unpredictable boat behavior, leading to ejection from boat causing property damage, personal injury and/or death.

What should be done with the spacer configuration?

Spacer configuration varies from engine to engine. To ensure proper installation please note “YOUR” spacer configuration, or, refer to your installation and owner’s manual.

Where can I find complete installation instructions and important safety information?

Refer to your Owner’s and Installation manual, Book 48, part # 383110.