Everglades 243 CC - Steering System; Trim Tabs

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Helm Control Systems
4.7 Steering System
Hydraulic Steering System
The steering system is hydraulic and made of two
main components: the helm assembly and the hy-
draulic cylinder. The helm unit acts as both a uid
reservoir and pump. Turning of the helm or steering
wheel pumps the uid in the hydraulic hoses and
activates the hydraulic cylinder causing the motor
to turn. A slight clicking sound may be heard as
the wheel is turned. This sound is the opening and
closing of valves in the helm unit and is normal.
The steering wheel can be tilted to ve dierent
positions by activating the tilt lock lever located
on the bottom side of the helm station. When the
lever is released, it automatically locks the steering
wheel at or close to that angle. Refer to the steering
manufacturer owner’s manual for specic informa-
tion on the steering system.
Steering Cylinder
Single outboard engines are equipped with one
hydraulic steering cylinder mounted on the engine
that is connected directly to the engine tiller arm.
4.8 Trim Tabs
The trim tabs are mounted on the transom below
the engine mounting system. A dual rocker switch
is used to control the trim tabs. The switch controls
bow up and down movements. It also controls star-
board and port up and down movements. Bow up
and bow down will control the hull planing attitude,
while port and starboard up and down provides
control for the hull listing. Before leaving the dock
or loading the boat on a trailer or forklift, make
sure that the tabs are in the full “UP” position by
holding the control in the bow up position for ten
(10) seconds.
LED Indicator Switch
The red LED lights next to each switch display the
position of your trim tabs. Additionally, the switch
is wired so the trim tabs automatically retract to
the “full-up” position when the ignition switch is
turned o.
The LED display indicates trim tab deection. When
one LED indicator light is lit at the top of each display,
the tabs are in the “full-up” (bow up) position. As
the tabs are lowered (bow down) additional indicator
LED lights become lit to indicate the degree of tab
Typical Steering Cylinder
LED Indicator Trim Tab Switch
plane travel. When all LED lights are lit, the tabs
are fully extended (bow down).
CAUTION
THE TRIM TABS CAN BE DAMAGED BY BOAT TRAILERS IF THE
BUNKS EXTEND BEYOND THE TRANSOM OR THE BOAT IS
NOT CENTERED PROPERLY. THEY CAN ALSO BE DAMAGED
BY FORK LIFTS AT DRY STACK MARINAS DURING LIFTING.
TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE, ALWAYS MAKE
SURE THE TABS ARE IN THE FULL UP POSITION BEFORE
LOADING YOUR BOAT ON A TRAILER OR HAVING IT LIFTED
BY A FORK LIFT.