Section 14 STEERING SYSTEM
Subsection 01 (STEERING SYSTEM)
GENERAL
The Off-Power Assisted Steering (O.P.A.S.) sys-
tem uses a dual side vanes design that assists the
watercraft steering in deceleration, to redirect wa-
tercraft path when steering is turned after throttle
has been released or engine stopped.
The side vanes on the rear sides of the hull, turn
as the steering is turned to assist the watercraft
turning. At first, carefully experiment turning with
this system.
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F18K03A
1
1. Side vanes turn following steering movement
GTX 4-TEC Series
When engine is running at approximately 75% or
more RPM, the side vanes are automatically raised
to upper position since they are not required at
that vehicle speed range.
Between 30% and 75% engine RPM, side vanes
are gradually raised from lower position to upper
position.
F18K02A
1
1. Side vane in upper position
When throttle is released and engine RPM drops,
the side vanes are automatically lowered thus as-
sisting steering control.
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F18K01A
1. Side vane in lower position
GTI Series and RXP Models
These models do not have any vertical travel.
SIDE VANE
Disassembly
Removal procedure for RH and LH side vane no. 9
is same.
Turn the steering for removal of tie rod retaining
screw.
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