Section 8 - Propulsion System
240 Outrage-Owners Manual
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Power Steering Information
The Verado® engine(s) package comes with a power
steering pump that is located under the motorwell
access hatch. The major components of the pump
system, (for filling & maintenance) is covered by a
shroud. Remove the shroud and unscrew the cap to
check the fluid level in the reservoir. There is a filter
insert that needs to be checked and cleared if neces-
sary. Fill as necessary. Make it a habit of checking
the fluid level before each trip.
Use ONLY SAE 0W-30 Full Synthetic Power Steer-
ing Fluid when refilling the reservoir. The power
steering pumps owners manual will have all the
information regarding care and maintenance. Follow
all recommendations carefully.
The system is virtually maintenance free, aside from
regular fluid checks and visually inspecting the out-
side of the unit for sign of leaks or damage.
The 240 Outrage is equipped with a
gear shift/throttle control unit
mounted directly starboard of the
steering wheel. The unit operates
both shifting mechanism and throttle.
The control must be in the NEUTRAL position to
start your engine. Neutral is the most upright posi-
tion of the control unit and acts as an idle. There is a
THROTTLE ONLY button at the center of the
throttle control that when depressed will disengage
the shifting mechanism and will allow you to oper-
ate the throttle without engaging the propeller.
Gear Shift & Throttle Control
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NOTICE
W ind and sea currents can change how your boat re-
sponds while in motion. Understanding your boat and
its reactions at speed will make boating for you safer
and more enjoyable.
CAUTION
!
Shift controls into NEUTRAL before starting engine.
Shift only when engine is at idle. Reversing at high
speeds can cause a flooding/swamping due to water
being pushed over the transom.
Forward
Throttle
ONLY button
Power trim
switch
Neutral
Reverse
!
This button will automatically engage the shifting
mechanism once the throttle control has been moved
back to its center position (you will hear and feel a
click when it is engaged).
Moving the lever forward engages the forward gear
and then the throttle advance. To reverse power, bring
the control lever back to engage the reverse gear and
increase the reverse thrust. The throttle control regu-
lates the RPM of the engine. Regulating the RPM of
the engine will control the speed of the boat. Pulling
back on the gear shift/throttle control while moving
at a high speed will cause a sudden slowing of the
boat and will create a following wake which may
rise above the transom and flood the boat.
