SAFETY
Outboard Steering Control System and Safety
What is most important?
The steering system:
• Must not come apart;
• Must not jam; and
• Must not be sloppy or loose.
What could happen?
The outboard steering system starts
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and ends here at the
trim tab
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the outboard.
• If steering system comes apart, boat might turn suddenly and circle. Persons thrown into the water
could be hit.
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• If steering jams, operator may not be able to
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avoid obstacles. Operator could panic. / \ / / - -
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• If steering is loose, boat may weave while operator \
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