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MONTEREY
BOATS
Helm Control Systems
Refer to the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual
for hydraulic assisted steering systems.
Electronic Steering and Control Systems
Maintenance
Electronic steering and control systems are sup-
plied by the engine manufacturer. The systems
to the engines, drive units and control options
installed in your boat.
You should refer to the engine and controls sys-
tems owner’s manuals for information and mainte-
nance 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
address the problem yourself. You should con-
tact your Monterey dealer or Monterey Customer
Service for assistance.
IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS
CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL AND SEVERE ENGINE
OR DRIVE DAMAGE. IF YOUR CONTROLS ARE NOT
OPERATING PROPERLY, DO NOT ATTEMPT CONTROL SYSTEM
ADJUSTMENTS YOURSELF. CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR
MONTEREY CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR ASSISTANCE AND DO
NOT USE THE BOAT UNTIL THE SITUATION IS CORRECTED.
Outdrive Lubrication
Please refer to the engine owner’s manual for
maintenance and lubrication instructions for the
outdrive.
Trim Tab Maintenance
The trim tab actuators are electric and require no
routine maintenance except to periodically inspect
the tab actuators for corrosion or 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 tab planes and actuators. To reduce
problems due to marine growth, always return the
trim tabs to the full “UP” position after operating
the boat and periodically inspect and clean marine
growth from the actuators and planes.
If the boat is kept in the water, the trim tabs
must be equipped with a zinc anode to prevent
galvanic corrosion. Galvanic corrosion is the cor-
rosion process occurring when different metals
are submerged in an electrolyte. Seawater is an
electrolyte and submerged metal components
must be properly protected. The anodes will need
to be changed when they are 75% of their original
size. Refer to the Routine Maintenance chapter of
this manual for information on maintaining zinc
anodes.
To discourage any marine growth on tabs or ac-
tuators, antifouling paint can be applied. When
applying paint to the actuators, make sure it is
fully retracted. Do not paint the stainless ram
above the area that is exposed when re-
tracted. The bottom paint will damage the
O-ring seals when the ram is retracted and
allow seawater to enter the actuator motor.
Also don’t paint the zinc anode. Contact your
dealer or the trim tab manufacturer for informa-
tion regarding the correct bottom paint for the
trim tabs.
Refer to the trim tab owner’s manual for additional
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shooting and operating instructions.
Trim Tab Plane & Anode
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