CHAPTER 4
STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM
4.9
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
The 36z is fitted with two windshield wipers. For specific instructions, refer to the user manual.
The wash feature is connected to your boat’s freshwater system and requires that the system be
pressurized (i.e. that the freshwater pump is ON). If the wipers are to be used in sub-freezing
temperatures, a separate system must be installed which utilizes anti-freeze.
4.10
HELM POSITION TEAK RISER
(Optional)
This removable teak & thiokol (to match teak decking) riser raises the level of the helm station
sole by 4” to improve visibility over the bow for anyone under 6’2”.
This nicely crafted piece of teak simply lifts out and may be stored in one of the pilothouse settee
lockers when not in use.
4.11 LOSS OF STEERING
NOTE! The following procedures only apply if the boat is equipped
with electronic or joystick steering.
WARNING!
When steering wheel control is lost, engine speed is automatically limited.
WARNING!
Do not shut off engines when docking or when you need to maneuver the boat.
When you shut off the engines, the drives will center and stay centered as long as the engine is
off. If you are still in motion when this occurs, you will not have steering control and the boat will
move straight forward until coming to a standstill.
Both Engines Stop Running
There are several reasons that both engines would stop running. If the emergency stop switch is
pushed, both engines will stop operating. Running out of fuel will also cause the engines to stop
functioning. Another possibility is that the propellers become fouled (e.g. anchor line, tow rope,
etc.) and cause the engine to stop.
One Engine Stops Running
In some instances, only one engine may stop functioning or you
may want to turn off one engine due concern with oil temperature in one engine, the props on one
side are damaged, or to simply run the boat on one engine. The propeller(s) on one drive may
become fouled (e.g. anchor line, tow rope, etc.) and cause the engine to stop running. Other
possibilities include engine failure, ignition key turned off, and so on.
CAUTION!
When one
engine stops running, oil pressure needed to control steering for that drive side will be lost. While
the functioning side will still provide steerage, control characteristics for the boat will be
substantially different from that of two running engines.
Running on One Engine
When using only one engine, the drive on the non- working side should
be tilted up. To tilt up the nonworking drive:
1. Turn ignition key on the non-working side to the START position
(key on, engine off).
2. Using the small black trim/tilt button on the side of the
engine…not the large central tilt arrows…, tilt the drive
UP as far as it will go.
3. Turn ignition key OFF.
CAUTION!
Failure to lift the drive with steering faults may cause
the drives to hit one another, potentially causing extensive damage
to drives and engines.
