Steering Systems
G - 1 GENERAL
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.
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.
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.
B. Tilt Steering
If.equipped.with.tilt.steering,.depress.the.release.lever.
(adjusting.tab).with.your.thumb.to.tilt.the.steering.
C. Power 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.Figures.G1.and.G2..Re-
fer.to.the.steering.manufacturer’s.literature,.included.
in.the.owner’s.packet,.for.additional.information.
Power steering, featured on 310 Horizon™ models, is
comprised.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.
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 310 Horizon™ 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 cable
movement through the last 0 of bend at the
o
Figure G1: Tilt Steering
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.
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.
Figure G2: Adjusting Tab
Steering Systems - Section G
Owner’s Manual Page
| Categories | Four Winns Manuals, Four Winns Vista Manuals, Outboard Marine Corporation Manuals |
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| Tags | Four Winns Horizon 310 |
| Model Year | 2007, 2008 |
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| Language | English |
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