STEERING SYSTEM
Your boat is equipped with either a hydraulic steering system or a mechanical cable
system. 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 oil through the system. In many respects 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 to turn the
outboard motor.
NOTICE
If equipped with the hydraulic system, a slight clicking sound may be heard as
the wheel is turned. This sound is the opening and closing of the valves in the
helm unit; this is normal.
In the mechanized system, a rotary drum or rack and pinion assembly is mounted
under the dash behind the steering wheel with a one-piece cable running through
the boat to the engine. At the transom, the cable turns and is connected to the
engine or outdrive.
STEERING WHEEL RE-ALIGNMENT
• Remove center lock and washer.
• Carefully remove steering wheel, allowing aluminum insert to
remain on helm shaft.
• Align steering wheel in desired direction and carefully place wheel
back on helm shaft, making sure splines on aluminum hub align with
steering wheel hub.
• Re-install and tighten washer and lock nut.
It is important that you get the “feel” of your boat’s steering system. Turn the steer-
ing wheel from full left to full right, and make sure the motor steering arm is turn-
ing accordingly. The system should operate freely and smoothly. The cable end and
its fittings should be kept clear of fuel line, control cables, electrical wiring, or
onboard gear when the motor is moved through its full steering cycle in both run-
ning and full tilt positions.
All fittings and cables should be inspected for corrosion or damage and replaced if
necessary. Check for the presence of the original self-locking nuts that are used to
fasten the “steering link rod” or “drag link” between the steering cable(s) and the
engine. These nuts must never be replaced by common or non-self-locking nuts,
which can vibrate off. Also, the steering wheel should be inspected for looseness
and tightened, if necessary. Replace the steering wheel if there are any cracks
around hub or base of spokes.
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