2004-2008 Four Winns Vista 248 268 288 288 298 328 348 Boat Owners Manual

STEERING SYSTEMS
G - 1
GENERAL
The stern drive Vista™ models areequippedwithrotary-
type steering systems.  Inboard models  are equipped
with hydraulic steering. Atilt steering wheel is 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
THE WHEELDURINGTILTADJUSTMENTOR
INJURYMAYOCCUR.
A.   Tilt Steering & Tilt Steering Hydraulic - Inboard
The steering wheel can  be tilted up or down so as  to
enhance the driver’s comfort and enjoyment. To tilt the
steeringwheel,depressthereleaseleverwithyourthumb.
See Figure G1.  Be sure to hold the top of the wheel to
assist in positioning.  Refer to the steering manufactur-
er’s literature for additional information.
B.   Rotary Steering - Stern Drive
In the rotary system, a rotary drum assembly is mounted
under the dash behind the steering wheel. A one piece
cable runs from the drum assembly throughtheboatinto
the engine compartment. At the transom, the cable turns
and is connected to the drive tiller and the power steer-
ing unit.
C.  Power Steering  - Stern Drive
Power steering is standard engine equipment on stern
driveVista™models.  Itiscomprisedofanenginemounted
pump,control valve, hoses, andsteeringcylinder.  Power
steering works in conjunction with the helm and steering
cabletomovethetransommounted   tillerarmandvertical
drive more easily.
On twin engine installations, only the starboard engine is
equipped with  a power  steering hydraulic assist  unit.
Therefore, when operating on a single engine, it is im-
perative to operate with the starboard engine. If only the
port engine is used, hard steering will result.
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.
Figure  G1:   Tilt Steering
Thetilt mechanismshouldnotbeadjustedwhen
theboatismoving.   Suddenboatmovementmay
cause loss of balance resulting in loss of control
and/or injury.
Upon commissioning the boat, it is necessary to purge
the system of air. This is performed by your Four 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.
Vista™ Owner’s  Manual
Section G
Page1
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