PURSUIT OS 375, Owner'S Manual

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conserve battery power, due to limited engine charging output during extended periods of slow speed
operation, the power steering should be turned off. Refer to the Teleflex® Power Assist manual for further
information.
SOME AUTOPILOTS HAVE ENGINE POSITION SENSORS THAT ARE MOUNTED TO
THE HYDRAULIC STEERING CYLINDER. WITH THESE AUTOPILOTS, THE ENGINE
POSITION SENSOR BRACKET COULD HIT THE TRANSOM WHEN THE ENGINES
ARE TILTED TO THE FULL UP POSITION AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE
RIGGING, THE AUTOPILOT OR THE TRANSOM. IF YOU HAVE AN AUTOPILOT
INSTALLED ON YOUR BOAT, YOU SHOULD MONITOR THE LOCATION OF THE
ENGINE CABLES AND AUTOPILOT BRACKETS AS THE ENGINES ARE TILTED TO
DETERMINE THE BEST ENGINE POSITION AND MAXIMUM ENGINE TILT FOR
YOUR APPLICATION.
TILT HELM
A tilt helm may be installed on your Pursuit. To tilt the wheel, depress the lever located in the base of the helm.
Make sure it locks into position.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADJUST THE HELM WHEEL POSITION WHILE UNDERWAY.
2.9 Trim Tabs
The trim tabs are recessed into the hull on the transom. Switches are used to control the trim tabs. The switches
are labeled and control bow up and down movements and starboard and port up and down movements. Bow
up and bow down will control the hull planing attitude, while port and starboard up and down provide control
for the hull trim side to side.
Before leaving the dock, make sure that the tabs are in the full “UP” position by holding the control in the bow
"UP" position for ten (10) seconds.
Always establish the intended heading and cruise speed before attempting to adjust the hull attitude with the
trim tabs. After stabilizing speed and direction, move the trim tabs to achieve a level side to side running
attitude being careful not to over trim.
After depressing a trim tab switch, always wait a few seconds for the change in the trim plane to take effect.
Avoid depressing the switch while awaiting the trim plane reaction. By the time the effect is noticeable the
trim tab plane will have moved too far and thus the boat will be in an overcompensated position.
When running at a speed that will result in the boat falling off plane, lowering the tabs slightly, bow down,
will improve the running angle and operating efficiency. Too much bow down tabs can reduce operating
efficiency and cause substantial steering and handling difficulties.
When running at high speeds be sure that the tabs are in the full “UP” position. Only enough trim plane action
should be used to compensate for any listing. Trim tabs are extremely sensitive at high speeds. Adjust for
this and be prepared to slow down if difficulties arise.