Everglades 2012 350 LX, Руководство пользователя

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Helm Control Systems
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for more in-
formation on the engine stop switch.
4.6 Steering System
Hydraulic Steering Overview
Two power assisted steering systems have been
used on 350 LX models. Older models are equipped
with Teleflex steering and new models are equipped
with Verado steering systems. Both steering
systems are hydraulic and made of four main
components: the helm assembly, hydraulic power
pump, hydraulic hoses and the hydraulic steering
cylinders. The Teleflex helm unit acts as both a
fluid reservoir and pump. The reservoir for the
Verado system is at the power assist pump, so the
helm acts only as a pump. Turning of the helm
or steering wheel pumps the fluid in the hydraulic
hoses and activates the hydraulic cylinders 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.
Power Assist Hydraulic Steering
The power assist steering system is standard equip-
ment with both steering systems on the 350 LX.
It is comprised of two hydraulic circuits: a manual
system, which is the control element and a hy-
draulic power pump, which is the working element.
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
cylinders to provide “Power” for the steering 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 hydraulic steering
pump, the steering system will automatically revert
to a manual hydraulic system. The manual system
operates as described in the Hydraulic Steering
Overview described previously in this section.
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. On triple engines, tie bars
connect the center engine to the port and starboard
engine which are equipped with steering cylinders.
The engines must be aligned to provide maximum
stability on straight ahead runs and proper track-
ing through corners. Dual outboards or the port
and starboard engines on triples are aligned so the
Typical Tilt Steering Wheel
Tie Bars and Dual Steering Cylinders
Typical Triple Engine Steering
engines are towed in slightly (.25” to .5”) at the
propellers. Engine or steering system damage may
require the engines to be realigned.
Tilt Steering Wheel
The steering wheel can be tilted to five different
positions by activating the tilt lock lever located
on the bottom of the helm station. When the
lever is released, it automatically locks the steer-
ing wheel at or close to that angle. Refer to the
steering manufacturer owner’s manual for specific
information on the steering system.
4.7 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