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Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges 580 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual
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Shift/Throttle Controls
Read all of the information about the shift/throttle controls in the shift/throttle controls’ manual, the engine operation
manual, and the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement.
Engine Synchronization (If Equipped)
Follow the instructions in the synchronization section of the shift/throttle controls’ manual.
Trim Tabs
•
The trim tabs may be
used to help keep
your yacht level at
cruising speeds.
•
The trim tabs are
controlled by two
rocker switches at
the helm.
•
Before using the trim
tabs read and under-
stand the trim tab
operation manual.
Observe the following:
•
Once cruising speed
is reached, the port or starboard trim switch may be used (one at a time) to level the yacht.
•
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.
•
The trim tab hydraulic fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment. The fluid level must be checked
periodically (at least once a year) and refilled as necessary.
LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD!
Improper maintenance of shift/throttle hardware may cause a sudden loss of control!
WA R N I N G !
!
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.
WA R N I N G !
!
TRIM TAB
(TYPICAL)
TRANSOM
VIEW OF PILOTHOUSE HELM
TRANSOM VIEW
TRIM TAB
SWITCHES