Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges
Rack-and-Pinion Steering System
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This boat features a power assisted rack-and-pinion steering system.
For information about the ‘power assist fluid reservoir’, refer to the engine operation and maintenance manual.
Boat steering is not self-centering.
Refer to the engine manual for more steering system details.
Shift/Throttle Lever
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WARNING!
LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD!
Improper maintenance of shift/throttle hardware may cause a sudden loss of control!
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Read all of the information about the shift/throttle control in the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual.
Also, read the shift/throttle control manual and the engine manual.
Power Trim and Tilt
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The stern drive on your boat is equipped with power trim and tilt.
Trim and tilt instructions are provided in the engine operation manual and the shifter/throttle manual.
Trim Tabs (If Equipped)
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WARNING!
LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD!
Improper use of trim tabs will cause loss of control!
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Do not allow anyone unfamiliar with trim tabs to use them.
Do not use trim tabs in a following sea as they will cause broaching or other unsafe
handling characteristics.
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Do not use trim tabs to compensate for excessive unequal weight distribution.
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Before using the trim tabs read the trim tab operation manual.
The trim tabs can be used to help keep your boat level at cruising speeds.
The trim tabs are controlled by two rocker switches at the helm.
Once cruising speed is reached, the port or starboard trim switch may be used (one at a time) to level the boat.
Perform trim tab adjustment with several short touches to the switch rather than one long one.
After each short touch allow several seconds for the hull to react.
Periodically (at least once a year) check the fluid level in the trim tab hydraulic fluid reservoir and refill as neces-
sary. The trim tab hydraulic fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment.
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