SeaStar Hydraulic Steering Bottle Filler Kit, HA5438, for Outboard and Inboard/Outboard Helms

The SeaStar HA5438 Bottle Filler Kit is a plastic fill-tube accessory used to bleed and fill SeaStar hydraulic steering systems. One end of the tube screws directly into the fill hole of a SeaStar hydraulic pump, while the other end attaches to a quart bottle of SeaStar hydraulic steering fluid, letting the fluid gravity-feed into the helm while air is vented out through the kit's push-pin vent. This makes it much easier to bleed trapped air from the system during initial installation or routine fluid changes, without spilling fluid or losing pressure control.

The kit is built for use with all inboard/outboard, outboard, and inboard SeaStar hydraulic helms, and is included as standard equipment with all SeaStar cylinders. For reference, a single-station SeaStar hydraulic steering system requires 2 quarts of SeaStar hydraulic fluid to fill completely. The kit consists of a plastic fill tube and a push-pin vent tool, and is sold as a complete, ready-to-use filler and bleed accessory for SeaStar steering maintenance.

Specifications

• Brand: SeaStar
• Manufacturer Part Number: HA5438
• Product Type: Bottle Filler Kit
• Included Components: Fill tube and push-pin vent
• Construction: Plastic
• Fluid Capacity (single station): 2 quarts of SeaStar hydraulic fluid
• Weight: 0.09 pounds
• OEM Equivalent Part Number: TELHA5438

Fitment

• All inboard/outboard, outboard, and inboard SeaStar hydraulic helms
• Included as standard equipment with all SeaStar cylinders

Replaces (OEM)

• TELHA5438

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SeaStar HA5438 Bottle Filler Kit used for? The HA5438 is a fill-tube kit used to fill and bleed air from SeaStar hydraulic steering systems by feeding fluid from a quart bottle directly into the pump's fill hole.

Does the HA5438 fit inboard steering helms, or only outboards? The HA5438 Bottle Filler Kit is used for all inboard/outboard, outboard, and inboard SeaStar hydraulic helms.

How much fluid does a single-station SeaStar steering system need? A single-station SeaStar hydraulic steering system requires 2 quarts of SeaStar hydraulic fluid to fill, which the HA5438 filler kit is designed to help dispense and bleed in.

What comes in the HA5438 kit? The HA5438 kit includes a plastic fill tube and a push-pin vent tool for bleeding air from the steering system during filling.

Is the HA5438 filler kit already included with new SeaStar cylinders? Yes, the HA5438 Bottle Filler Kit is included with all SeaStar cylinders, so it is typically only purchased separately as a replacement.

What material is the HA5438 fill tube made of? The HA5438 fill tube is made of plastic and screws into the fill hole of the SeaStar hydraulic pump on one end, with the other end attaching to the fluid bottle.

Is there an OEM equivalent number for the HA5438? Yes, the HA5438 Bottle Filler Kit has an OEM equivalent part number of TELHA5438.

How does the push-pin vent on the HA5438 work? The push-pin vent included with the HA5438 kit is used to release trapped air from the hydraulic line while fluid is fed in through the fill tube, helping bleed the system properly.

Can the HA5438 be used when replacing steering fluid, not just during initial installation? Yes, the HA5438 filler kit can be used any time fluid needs to be added or the system needs to be bled, including during routine fluid changes on a SeaStar hydraulic helm.

Does the HA5438 work with a specific brand of hydraulic fluid? The HA5438 is designed for use with SeaStar hydraulic steering fluid, with a single-station system requiring 2 quarts to fill.