Section 14
STEERING SYSTEM
Subsection 02
(STEERING SYSTEM)
SMR2003-044_14_02A.FM
14-02-19
GENERAL
The Off-Power Assisted Steering (O.P.A.S.) system
uses a dual side vanes design that assists the water-
craft steering in deceleration, to redirect watercraft
path when steering is turned after throttle has been
released or engine stopped.
The side vanes on the rear sides of the hull, turn as
the steering is turned to assist the watercraft turning.
At first, carefully experiment turning with this system.
1. Side vanes turn following steering movement
When engine is running at approximately 75% or
more RPM, the side vanes are automatically raised
to upper position since they are not required at that
vehicle speed range.
Between 30% and 75% engine RPM, side vanes
are gradually raised from lower position to upper
position.
1. Side vane in upper position
When throttle is released and engine RPM drops,
the side vanes are automatically lowered thus as-
sisting steering control.
1. Side vane in lower position
SIDE VANE
Disassembly
Removal procedure for RH and LH side vane
no. 9
is same.
Turn the steering for removal of tie rod retaining
screw.
Remove tie rod retaining screw
no. 10
and socket
screw
no. 11
.
1. Tie rod screw
2. Side vane
3. Cylinder support assembly
4. Tie rod retaining stabilizer
1
F18K03A
1
F18K02A
1
1
F18K01A
1
2
F18K0LA
4
3
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