Steering Systems
G - 1 GENERAL
The tilt mechanism should not be adjusted
Four Winns boats are equipped with a rotary steering
®
system. Tilt and power steering are available on the
SL models.
when the boat is moving. Sudden boat move-
ment may cause loss of balance resulting in
loss of control and/or injury.
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 SL 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.
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
o
movement through the last 90 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 G1: Tilt Steering
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 steer ing 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.
Figure G2: Adjusting Tab
Steering Systems - Section G
Owner’s Manual Page 63
| Categories | Four Winns Manuals, Four Winns SL-Series Manuals |
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| Tags | Four Winns SL |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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| Publisher | fourwinns.com |
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