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Helm Control Systems
4.9 Control Systems Maintenance
Control Maintenance
Periodic inspection of the control systems and all
connections should be made. Signs of rust, cor-
rosion, wear or other deterioration should imme-
diately be serviced. Generally, periodic lubrication
of all moving parts and connections with a light
waterproof grease is in order.
Lubrication should be performed as often as neces-
sary to keep the system operating smoothly.
Control system adjustments may become neces-
sary. If adjustments become necessary, see your
Everglades dealer.
DO NOT ATTEMPT CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS UNLESS
YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH SERVICING CONTROL SYSTEM
PROCEDURES. CONTROL MISADJUSTMENT CAN CAUSE
LOSS OF CONTROL AND SEVERE ENGINE OR LOWER UNIT
DAMAGE.
Electronic Steering and Control Systems
Maintenance
Electronic steering and control systems are supplied
by the engine manufacturer. The systems have
maintenance requirements that are specic to the
engines and control options installed in your boat.
You should refer to the engine and controls systems
owner’s manuals for information and maintenance
on the control and steering system installed in your
boat. Their recommendations should be followed
exactly.
The engine controls and steering systems are fully
electronic and activated by micro processors and
controlling software in each drive unit. If adjust-
ment becomes necessary do not attempt to address
the problem yourself. You should contact your
Everglades or outboard engine dealer for assistance
.
IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS
CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL AND SEVERE ENGINE
DAMAGE. IF YOUR CONTROLS ARE NOT OPERATING
PROPERLY, DO NOT ATTEMPT CONTROL SYSTEM
ADJUSTMENTS YOURSELF. CONTACT YOUR EVERGLADES
OR ENGINE DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE AND DO NOT USE
THE BOAT UNTIL THE SITUATION IS CORRECTED.
Engine Lubrication
Please refer to the engine owner’s manual for
maintenance and lubrication instructions for the
outboard engines.
Intercepter Trim Tab Maintenance
The trim blade actuators are electric and require
no routine maintenance except to periodically
inspect the actuators for marine growth and test
the system to ensure that it is operating properly.
Marine growth can interfere with the proper opera-
tion of the trim blades. To reduce problems due
to marine growth, always fully retract the blades
after operating the boat and periodically inspect
and clean marine growth from the actuators and
blades.
To discourage marine growth on the actuators,
antifouling paint can be applied. When applying
paint to the an actuator, make sure the blade
is fully retracted. Do not paint the blade above
the area that is exposed when retracted. Bottom
paint could damage the actuator when the blade
is retracted. Contact your dealer or Humphree for
information regarding the correct bottom paint for
the trim system.
Refer to the Humphree owner’s manual for ad-
ditional maintenance information, specications,
troubleshooting and operating instructions.
Interceptor On Transom
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