Steering Systems
G - 1 GENERAL
The tilt mechanism is spring loaded. Due to the
variation in steering wheel offerings, the wheel
may spring up rapidly when depressing the
release lever. ALWAYS KEEP ONE HAND ON
THE WHEEL DURING TILT ADJUSTMENT
OR INJURY MAY OCCUR.
Four.Winns .boats.are.equipped.with.a.rotary.steering.
®
system..Tilt.and.power.steering.are.available.on.most.
models..
A. Rotary Steering
In.the.rotary.system,.a.rotary.drum.assembly.is.
mounted.under.the.dash.behind.the.steering.wheel.
with.a.one-piece.cable.running.through.the.boat.into.
the.engine.compartment..At.the.transom,.the.cable.
turns.and.is.connected.to.the.engine.
C. Power Steering
Power.steering,.featured.on.most.models,.is.com-
prised.of.an.engine-mounted.pump,.hoses.and.
steering.cylinder..Power.steering.works.in.conjunction.
with.the.helm.and.steering.cable.to.move.the.transom.
mount.tiller.arm.and.vertical.drive.more.smoothly.
B. Tilt Steering
If.equipped.with.tilt.steering,.depress.the.release.lever.
(adjusting.tab).with.your.thumb.to.tilt.the.steering.
wheel..Be.sure.to.hold.the.top.of.the.wheel.to.assist.in.
positioning..Release.the.lever.once.the.steering.wheel.
is.in.the.position.desired..See.Figure.G-1..Refer.to.
the.steering.manufacturer’s.literature,.included.in.the.
owner’s.packet,.for.additional.information.
This.is.a.“power.assist”.system.and.can.greatly..
reduce.steering.effort.required..It.is.not,.however,.a.
full.power.steering.system.as.is.used.in.automobiles..
Some.steering.tension.remains.in.the.system.
On.models.with.power.steering,.restricting.movement.
of.the.steering.cable.will.limit.or.stop.the.steering.
system’s.hydraulic.assist.
NOTICE
DO NOT interfere with or restrict steering
o
cable movement through the last 0 of bend
at the engine. DO NOT use cable retainers,
clamps or tie straps. Using one or all of these
could restrict the cable movement near the
engine. DO NOT tie wiring harnesses or other
control cables to the steering cable. Make sure
the deck coaming pads and bulkheads allow
for steering cable movement in all positions
of trim.
Figure G-1: Tilt Steering Option
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.steering.pump.reservoir.will.cause.hard.steer-
ing..If.these.items.are.not.the.source.of.the.problem,.
check.for.equipment.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..
The tilt mechanism should not be adjusted
when the boat is moving. Sudden boat move-
ment may cause loss of balance resulting in
loss of control and/or injury.
Steering Systems - Section G
Owner’s Manual Page
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| Model Year | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
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