Seastar Solutions OPTIMUS EPS, Operation Instructions And Users Manual

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© 2012 SeaStar Solutions Optimus Operations Manual, Rev. D
A-2
APPENDIX B – TRAILERING
AND STORAGE
When trailering or storing a boat equipped with an Optimus EPS
system, install the steering lock clips to all steering cylinders as
shown below. These clips keep the engines from drifting, preventing
contact with other components which may result in scuffing or
cowling damage. Simply center the engines and snap the clips over
the cylinder shafts to install.
ENSURE STEERING LOCK CLIPS ARE REMOVED BEFORE OPERATING
BOAT. FAILURE TO REMOVE STEERING LOCK CLIPS WILL RESULT
IN NO STEERING CONTROL.
Alternatively, or if the clips are not available, steer the engines all
the way to one side after tilting them up. The weight of the engines
will keep them from shifting.
WARNING
STEERING
LOCK CLIPS
(SEE WARNING)
STEERING
LOCK CLIPS
(SEE WARNING)
STEERING
CYLINDER
Figure B-1. Steering cylinder lock clips.