Scout Boats 300 LXF, Owner'S Manual

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Helm Control Systems
The system is 100% electronic and there are
no mechanical connections between the steer-
ing wheel and the drives. Each engine is turned
independently allowing improved tight quarter
maneuvering and the convenience of an optional
Joystick control at the helm.
For safety and improved tight quarter maneuver-
ing, the controlling software on most systems
senses engine speed and adjusts maximum steer-
ing angle and steering wheel resistance to preset
limits as the engine speed increases or decreases.
The steering angles and steering wheel resistance
at specific engine speeds are programed into the
system at the factory and are not adjustable.
The steering on each motor is totally indepen-
dent with full redundancy built into the system.
If the steering fails on one engine, the other unit
will continue to operate. Should a failure in one
steering system occur, the controlling software will
sense the failure, limit the engine RPM as a safety
precaution and alert the operator.
Each steering control system has emergency pro-
cedures that are specific to the steering system
and type of failure. It is very important to follow
the correct procedure to avoid damage to the en-
gine cowlings if a steering system failure occurs.
Refer to the engine manufacturer owner’s manuals
for specific information on the operation, mainte -
nance and emergency procedures for the steering
system installed in your boat.
Tilt Steering Wheel
The steering wheel can be tilted to five different
positions by activating the tilt lock lever located
on the bottom of the helm station. When the
lever is released, it automatically locks the steer-
ing wheel at or close to that angle. Refer to the
steering manufacturer owner’s manual for specific
information on the steering system.
4.7 Joystick Controls
A joystick control system is an option on some
engine installations with electronic steering. The
joystick can only be used at slow speeds. It is
engaged by moving the shift and throttle controls
to the neutral position and pressing the ON/OFF
button on the base of the joystick control or the
keypad on the main engine controls. Once acti-
vated, the boat moves in the direction the joystick
is pushed with the engine speed increasing the
Typical Yamaha Joystick
Tilt Steering Wheel
further the stick is pushed, up to preset limits.
Turning the knob on the top of the joystick rotates
the boat in the direction the knob is turned. An-
other button on the joystick or engine control key
pad raises the preset engine speed for maneuver-
ing in high winds and/or strong tides.
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