Fig 1 Helm Area
Steering
Your Pro Line is equipped with a self contained hydraulic steering system. When the steering
wheel is turned the helm pump pumps fluid to the steering cylinder, causing the boat to turn.
Always check the operation of the steering before starting the engine.
Periodically check the fluid level and fill if necessary. Beware of adding too much fluid especially
if the ambient temperature is cold because subsequent expansion could cause leaking or damage to
your system (refer to manual in packet). Every 24 hours of operation check all nuts, caps, and hose
fittings for tightness. Check that the hoses are not chafing, or kinking on sharp corners. Also check
that hose ends are not damaged or distorted by the clamps.
The fluid should be changed yearly under normal conditions, twice yearly for heavy use.
If your steering does
not operate properly first check for; drive entanglements, fluid level, hoses /
fittings for leaks, and / or air in the system.
Instruments
Your Pro Line's instrumentation will vary from model to model and engine to engine, therefore the
following descriptions are general; refer to your engine manual for specifics.
Fuel Gauge
Differences in temperature, humidity, speed and trim can affect the actual accuracy of this gauge in
service. It is important to verify the fuel flow in gal./hr. for your boat and make note of your gauge
position with respect to time for different RPM settings. No gauge can give 100% accuracy. If you
notice unusually high or low fuel consumption, investigate further to see if the engine is using
more fuel than normal or the gauge has failed.
Water Temperature
The water temperature gauge indicates the internal water temperature of your engine. Your engine
is equipped with a thermostat to quickly bring the engine up to its optimum operating temperature
range of 150 to 170 degrees f. All outboard engines are also equipped with a audio alarm system
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