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Drive entanglements
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Level of the hydraulic steering fluid
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Hoses and/or fittings for leaks
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Air in the steering system.
To properly check the steering system, start by turning the steering wheel port to starboard. If the engine does
not respond the same time as the steering wheel is being turned, this means that there is air in the steering
system and the steering system needs re-bleeding. When there is air in the steering, the steering wheel will feel
“loose”. Contact your dealer to have them bleed the steering system.
Tilt Upgrade (Optional)
Tilt steering is available when your engine package includes hydraulic steering.
Power Trim
The power trim unit is located on the engine and can be operated by using the trim button on the engine or by
using the trim toggle switch on the binnacle. To ensure the power trim is working, start by pressing the toggle trim
switch in the up position and trim the engine to the full up position. Repeat the same process by pressing the trim
toggle switch down and the engine will go into the full down position. See the Trim and Tilt information in the
Operations section of this manual.
Steering – Power Assist (Optional)
Experience the automotive style comfort hydraulic steering can achieve
with power assist. It’s the perfect addition for boats equipped with
standard hydraulic steering. Power assist increases steering comfort
with reduced wheel effort. This system is available for 150HP+ single
outboards, heavy 4 stroke outboards and twin or triple outboards.
Steering Wheel
The stainless steel steering wheel is mounted at the helm along with the
binnacle, switch panel and other controls. Please refer to the Care and
Maintenance section of this manual for cleaning recommendations.
Jack Plate – Hydraulic (Optional)
The hydraulic jack plate allows you to raise and lower the height of the motor without tilting
the lower unit out of the water. This enables you to move around more easily in shallow
waters. The hydraulic jack plate switch is located on the console. Press the up button to
raise the motor. Press the down arrow to lower the motor.
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