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2503 Center Console • Owner’s Manual Supplement
Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges
Steering
• This boat features a power assisted rack-and-pinion steering system.
• Check the fluid level in the power steering reservoir every time you use your boat.
• Boat steering is not self-centering.
Shift/Throttle
Read all of the information about the shift/throttle lever in the shifter/throttle manual, the engine operation manual,
and the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual.
Power Trim and Tilt
Read the trim and tilt instructions provided in the engine operation manual.
Trim Tabs
• The trim tabs may be used to help keep your boat level at cruising speeds.
• The trim tabs are controlled by two rocker switches at the helm.
• Before using the trim tabs read and understand the trim tab operation manual.
Note the following:
• 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.
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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