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Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges
Rack-and-Pinion Steering System
• This boat features a power assisted rack-and-pinion steering system.
• For information about the ‘power assist fluid reservoir’, refer to the engine operation and maintenance manual.
• Boat steering is not self-centering.
• Refer to the engine manual for more steering system details.
Shift/Throttle Lever
• Read all of the information about the shift/throttle control in the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual.
• Also, read the shift/throttle control manual and the engine manual.
Power Trim and Tilt
• The stern drive on your boat is equipped with power trim and tilt.
• Trim and tilt instructions are provided in the engine operation manual and the shifter/throttle manual.
Trim Tabs (If Equipped)
• Before using the trim tabs read the trim tab operation manual.
• The trim tabs can be used to help keep your boat level at cruising speeds.
• The trim tabs are controlled by two rocker switches at the helm.
• Once cruising speed is reached, the port or starboard trim switch may be used (one at a time) to level the boat.
• Perform trim tab adjustment with several short touches to the switch rather than one long one.
• After each short touch allow several seconds for the hull to react.
• Periodically (at least once a year) check the fluid level in the trim tab hydraulic fluid reservoir and refill as neces-
sary. The trim tab hydraulic fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment.
LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD!
Improper maintenance of shift/throttle hardware may cause a sudden loss of control!
WARNING!
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LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD!
Improper use of trim tabs will cause loss of control!
• Do not allow anyone unfamiliar with trim tabs to use them.
• Do not use trim tabs in a following sea as they will cause broaching or other unsafe
handling characteristics.
• Do not use trim tabs to compensate for excessive unequal weight distribution.
WARNING!
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