Four winns 348 Vista, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s Manual Page 0 Steering Systems - Section G
After the first two hours of running time, check
the entire steering system for loose bolts, nuts
and fasteners which could adversely affect
steering control.
NOTICE
Check the fluid level in the reservoir peri-
odically. Low power steering fluid levels may
increase steering difficulty.
NOTICE
DO NOT interfere with or restrict steering
cable movement through the last 90
o
of bend
at the engine. DO NOT use cable retainers,
clamps or tie straps. Using one or all of these
could restrict the cable movement near the
engine. DO NOT tie wiring harnesses or other
control cables to the steering cable. Make sure
the deck coaming pads and bulkheads allow
for steering cable movement in all positions
of trim.
When storing equipment in the engine
compartment, be sure to avoid contact with the
steering cable. Cables may become kinked or
damaged and may increase steering effort.
Additional.information.on.steering.operation.can.be.
found.in.Section.A-9.in.this.manual.and.in.your.engine.
owner’s.manual.
D. Hydraulic Steering - Inboard Models
NOTICE
DO NOT force the steering wheel to either
extreme position. This can place undue strain
on the unit and can lead to hydraulic steering
damage.
Upon.commissioning.the.boat,.it.is.necessary.to..
purge.the.system.of.air..This.is.performed.by.your.
Four.Winns.dealer.during.pre-delivery.service...
Should steering difficulty increase with time, it is
possible.additional.bleeding.of.the.system.is.required..
See.our.Four.Winns.dealer.for.assistance.This.and.
other.adjustments.on.hydraulic.steering.units.are.
critical and should be performed only by a qualified
service.technician.
After the first two hours of running time, check
the entire steering system for loose bolts, nuts
and fasteners which could adversely affect
steering control.
NOTICE
Check the fluid level in the reservoir
periodically. Low hydraulic fluid levels may
increase steering difficulty.
The.hydraulic.steering.system.is.comprised.of.the.
helm.pump.and.reservoir,.hydraulic.hoses,.and.the.
hydraulic.cylinder..The.helm.assembly.acts.as.a.pump.
to move the fluid through the system. In many aspects
this.type.of.steering.is.similar.to.the.mechanical.
system..Instead.of.activating.a.cable,.turning.of.the.
helm causes fluid in the hydraulic hoses to flow and
activate.the.hydraulic.cylinder.causing.the.rudders.to.
turn..See.Figures.G-3.&.G-4.
NOTICE
Only use manufacturer’s suggested hydraulic
fluid. The hydraulic steering uses a fluid which
meets Mil H5606 specifications. Please note
that automatic transmission fluid (Dexron II)
may be used in an emergency. Never use
brake fluid .
NOTICE
A slight clicking sound may be heard as the
wheel is turned. This sound is the opening and
closing of valves in the helm unit; this is
normal.
Additional.information.on.steering.operation.can.be.
found.in.your.engine.owner’s.manual.
G - 2 STEERING LOAD
A.load.is.placed.on.the.steering.system.by.the.propel-
ler torque, and/or water flowing past the rudder/
outdrives..The.steering.system.is.designed.to.normal-
ize.the.effort.required.to.turn.the.steering.wheel.
throughout.the.average.operating.speed.range.and.
general.rudder/outdrive.position..This.is.an.advantage.
when.the.boat.is.on.plane..This.can.be.somewhat.of..
a.disadvantage.at.lower.speeds.in.that.the.steering.