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Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation
255 Conquest
R
TRIM TAB SWITCH
PUMP COVER RETAINING SCREW
PUMP COVER
TRIM TAB PUMP
PORT TRIM TAB
ZINC PLATE
STARBOARD TRIM TAB
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Trim tabs
Your 255 Conquest is fi tted with hydraulic trim
tabs. The trim tabs are located on the lower section
of your transom and are used to trim the list of your
boat caused by improper storage, too many persons
on one side of the boat, or strong cross winds. An
untrimmed boat will: decrease the visibility the pilot
has, reduce fuel economy, increase wear on your
engine(s). While accelerating there is some loss of
forward visibility before the boat is on plane, the
trim tabs can be used to adjust for forward visibility
while underway.
Operation
The trim tabs are controlled by rocker switches
located on the center part of your console above
the throttle control. Short momentary bursts of the
rockers will achieve proper attitude of the hull.
The trim tab switch is marked “bow up” and “bow
down”.
Using the trim tabs will:
• Level the boat fore and aft.
• Reduce resistance in the steering system.
• Give you a smoother more stable ride.
• Speed will increase and there will be less strain
on the engines.
The trim tab pump is accessed under the aft cockpit
hatch and is located on the port wall.
To service the unit, remove the tinted plastic cover
to gain access to the reservoir fi ll plug and motor
parts. Please consult your owner’s manual for
manufacturers recommendation concerning the
type of fl uid that is best suited for your boat. When
Ensure continuous visibility of other boats,
swimmers and obstacles during bow-up
transition to planing.
Adjust engine to
an intermediate trim as soon as boat is on plane
to avoid possible ejection due to boat spinout.
Do not attempt to turn boat when the engine is
trimmed extremely down/under/in.
NOTICE
REFER TO THE MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL IN
YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL PACKET FOR COMPLETE
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY.
Hydraulic Trim Tabs
Fig. 3.19.1
fi lling the reservoir with fl uid, be sure to fi ll up to
the “FULL” mark on the pump base. Add fl uid with
the trim tabs in the “UP” position only.
Maintenance
Check for leaks in all the connections and hoses
for every 50 hours of operation. If leaks occur, the
system may need to be purged and refi lled. Use only
the fl uid specifi ed by the trim tab manufacturer when
refi lling the system. When the boat is out of the water
you should inspect the planes and hinges for marine
growths and remove as neccessary.
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