Marine Tech Tools Bleed Kit, Fits Seastar
Simple yet effective bleed system for Seastar hydraulic steering systems. <br> Standard Seastar helm to bottle fitting - do not pierce bottle (PN:HA5430H)<br> Custom bridge tube connects bleed ports on steering cylinder.<br><br>Basic Instructions:<br>1 Attach bottle to helm reservoir (do not pierce bottle)(do not let bottle run empty)<br>2 Connect bridge tube to bleed fittings on steering cylander and loosen/open fittings. <br> 3 Use helm to pump fluid through system by turning the wheel in one direction. Air bubbles will be pushed to the reservoir at the helm. <br> 4 Manually swing the outboard through full articulation to relieve trapped air and confirm good bleed. <br>5 Note: Orientating bleed fittings up while pumping fluid with helm will allow air to escape cylinder. <br> 6 Repeat 3-4 as nessasary until no air is visible in bridge tube. <br>7 Tighten bleed fittings before removing bridge tube.