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Helm Control Systems
2.6 Steering System
Power Assist Hydraulic Steering
The steering system on your boat is power as-
sisted and comprised of two circuits: a manual
system, which is the control element, and a hy-
draulic power pump, which is the working element.
The manual system is hydraulic and made of three
main components: the helm assembly, hydrau
-
lic hoses and a hydraulic steering cylinder. The
helm unit acts as both a fluid reservoir and pump.
Turning of the helm, or steering wheel, pumps
the fluid in the hydraulic hoses and activates the
hydraulic cylinder causing the motors to turn. A
slight clicking sound may be heard as the wheel
is turned. This sound is the opening and closing
of valves in the helm unit and is normal.
The power system is an electronically controlled,
12-volt hydraulic pump that boosts the fluid
pressure being sent from the helm pump to the
steering cylinder to provide “Power” for the steer
-
ing system which results in much easier effort at
the steering wheel, even under heavy loads. In
the event of a power loss or failure of the steer-
ing pump, the steering system will automatically
revert to a manual hydraulic system.
Steering Cylinders and Tie Bar
Dual outboards are coupled near the tiller arms by
a tie bar and controlled by two steering cylinders.
There is one cylinder on the port engine and one
on the starboard engine. The engines must be
aligned to provide maximum stability on straight
ahead runs and proper tracking through corners.
Dual outboards are aligned so the engines are
towed in slightly (.25” to .5”) at the propellers.
Engine or steering system damage may require
the engines to be realigned.
2.7 Trim Tabs
The trim tabs are mounted below the swim plat-
form and integrated transom engine mounting
system. The trim tabs can be activated manually
or automatically with a system called Auto Glide.
The Auto Glide system can be set to control your
trim tabs from the time you leave the dock un-
til you come home again. It uses engine data
and GPS data to drive your boat to the most ef-
ficient running angle by adjusting the trim tabs
as needed. The running angle is optimized and
programmed into the system during the set up
process by your dealer.
The Auto Glide has 3 automatic operational modes,
4 automatic settings, and 2 manual operational
modes. Although most operators will run with Auto
Glide in automatic mode, you may immediately
convert to manual mode simply by pressing one
of the 4 up/down buttons on the key pad. The
trim tabs can be programmed to automatically
retract when the engine are shutdown to keep the
actuators clean and set the tabs in the full “UP”
position when leaving the dock. Refer to the trim
tab operating manual for more information on the
operation and programming of the trim tabs.
The following procedure should be followed when
operating the trim tabs in manual mode. Before
leaving the dock, make sure that the tabs are in the
full “UP” position. Always establish the intended
heading and cruise speed before attempting to
manually 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.
Steering Wheel
Steering Cylinders and Tie Bar
tie
bar
Summary of Contents for 350 LXF
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