STEERING SYSTEMS
G - 1
GENERAL
Four Winns® boats are equipped with rotary-type steer-
ing systems. Tilt steering wheel and power steering are
features which are standard on the Vista models.
The tilt mechanism is spring loaded. Due to the
variation in steering wheel offerings, the wheel
may spring up rapidly when depressing the re-
lease lever. ALWAYS KEEP ONE HAND ON
THEWHEELDURINGTILTADJUSTMENTOR
INJURY MAY OCCUR.
A. Rotary Steering
In the rotary system, a rotary drum assembly is mounted
under the dash behind the steering wheel. A one piece C. Power Steering
cable runs from the drum assembly through the boat
into the engine compartment. At the transom, the cable Power steering is standard engine equipment on all Vista
turns and is connected to the drive tiller and the power models. It is comprised of an engine mounted pump,
steering unit.
control valve, hoses, andsteeringcylinder. Powersteer-
ing works in conjunction with the helm and steering cable
to move the transom mounted tiller arm and vertical drive
more easily.
B. Tilt Steering
To tilt the steering wheel, depress the release lever with
your thumb . See Figure G1. Be sure to hold the top of
the wheel to assist in positioning. Refer to the steering
manufacturer’s literature for additional information.
NOTICE
DO NOT force the steering wheel to either ex-
treme position. This can place undue strain on
the unit and can lead to power steering dam-
age.
Upon commissioning the boat, it is necessary to purge
thesystemofair. ThisisperformedbyyourFour Winns®
dealer during pre-delivery service. Should steering diffi-
culty increase with time, it is possible additional bleeding
of the system is required. See your Four Winns® dealer
for assistance. This and other adjustments on power
steering units are critical and should be performed only
by a qualified service technician.
If the power steering becomes inoperative, steering will
be harder and more effort will be needed to steer the
boat. Check for a broken or loose belt on the power
steering pump. Also, low fluid levels in the power steer-
ing pump reservoir will cause hard steering. If these
items are not the source of the problem, check for equip-
ment or other items lying on or up against the steering
cable at the back of the boat. The cable must be free
and clear to slide back and forth. Any item blocking free
movement of the cable will result in harder steering and
possible damage to the steering cable. If unable to lo-
cate or correct the problem, have the steering cable in-
spected and lubricated by your Four Winns® dealer.
Figure G1: Tilt Steering
Thetilt mechanismshouldnotbeadjustedwhen
theboatismoving. Suddenboatmovementmay
cause loss of balance resulting in loss of control
and/or injury.
Vista 248/268 Owner’s Manual
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Section G
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| Model Year | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
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