Hynautic steering

[KEVMAR]

I have a 1983 albin which is fitted with a Manual Hydraulic steering system. I have noticed today that the fluid level is down to the last 2 sight tubes and pressure is 15. how do I add fluid to the system and do I have to purge the system when doing so ... model is H-5606 I will followup with a pic thank you

 

[River Cruiser]

Bleed the air off, remove cap and add fluid. Use the recommended fluid, then pump up the air pressure, I keep mine at 25 to 35 psi.

 

[KEVMAR]

Where do you bleed it off and where to fill

 

[River Cruiser]

There is a schrade valve on the top where you add air. Hold it down until no pressure remains. There is a cap you remove to fill it. The system shouldn’t need to be bled, with fluid in the lower sight glass no air entered the system.

 

[River Cruiser]

Here is a link to a manual that may be useful to you.
https://www.whitbybrewersailboats.com/maintenance?download=52:hynautic-owners-manual

 

[KEVMAR]

Thank you

 

[siestakey]

There is a schrade valve on the top where you add air. Hold it down until no pressure remains. There is a cap you remove to fill it. The system shouldn’t need to be bled, with fluid in the lower sight glass no air entered the system.

Mine is not a Albin but I bleed mine in the same place but if I need to add fluid I do this from the Helms also mine is much higher pressure

 

[kapnd]

If it’s loosing fluid, you first need to determine where the leak is.
The usual suspect is the ram, might be time for a rebuild there.
Probably a good time to drain and flush the system as well.