Scout Boats 380 LXF, Owner'S Manual

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Helm Control Systems
activated, the boat moves in the direction the
joystick is pushed with the engine speed increas-
ing the further the stick is pushed, up to preset
limits. Turning the knob on the top of the joy-
stick rotates the boat in the direction the knob is
turned. Another button on the joystick or engine
control key pad raises the preset engine speed for
maneuvering in high winds and/or strong tides.
When the joystick is released, it automatically re-
turns to center, the engines shift to neutral, rotate
to the straight ahead position, and engine speed
is reduced to idle. It is deactivated by pressing
the ON/OFF button at the base of the joystick or
control keypad or by moving the shift and throttle
control levers.
All engines on triple and quad engine boats must
be running for the joystick control to maneuver
boat properly.
Always refer to the engine manufacturer
owner’s manuals for specific information on
the operation and maintenance for the joy-
stick and steering control systems on your
boat.
4.8 Trim Tabs
The recessed trim tabs are mounted to the hull
below the swim platform and integrated transom
engine mounting system. A dual rocker switch is
used to control the trim tabs. The switch controls
bow up and down movements. It also controls
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
provides control for the hull listing.
A LED indicator built into the switch displays the
position of the trim tabs. When one LED is flash -
ing at the top of the display, the tabs are in the
“full-up” (bow up) position. When all LED lights
are lit from the top to the bottom of the display,
the tabs are fully extended (bow down).
The trim tabs are programmed to automatically
retract when the engines 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.
Before leaving the dock, make sure that the tabs
are in the full “UP” position. If they are not, press
Yamaha Helm Master Joystick
Trim Tab Switches
and hold the control in the bow up position for ten
(10) seconds to fully retract the tabs.
Always establish the intended heading and cruise
speed before attempting to adjust the hull attitude
with the trim tabs. After stabilizing speed and
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