2016 OWNERS MANUAL / 0233
STEERING SYSTEM
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Purpose
The steering system controls the direction in which the boat moves.
Location
Except for the steering wheel and shift/throttle control at the helm,
the steering system is not visible under normal circumstances. In a
V-drive boat, the mechanism is located on the starboard side of the
engine compartment.
To lubricate the control mechanism on the standard system as part
of the annual maintenance (as described in the Care and Mainte-
nance section of this Owner’s Manual), locate the specific connec-
tion for your boat.
With the exception of the XStar, which is equipped with hydraulic
steering, the steering wheel is mounted on a tilt mechanism that
allows adjustment of the steering wheel angle to meet the needs
and comfort of the operator. The system was designed to be used
by operators who are sitting down in the driver’s seat. Standing or
manipulating the steering wheel in any other manner could cause
loss of control.
Boats underway must always be operated from a seated position
at the helm. The driver’s seat and the steering wheel are adjust-
able and should be placed at the location most comfortable and
in control for each individual operator. Trying to drive a boat while
standing or in any other way manipulating the steering system
could result in loss of control of the boat. This may lead to serious
injury or even death for those on-board.
See Shift/Throttle Control information elsewhere this section of the
Owner’s Manual.
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