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too much fluid, especially if the ambient temperature is cold because subsequent expansion could cause
leaking or damage to your system. Refer to the owner’s manual that was provided by your engine
manufacturer.
After every 24 hours of operation check all nuts, caps, and hose fittings for tightness. Make sure the hoses
are not chafing or kinking on sharp corners. Also, check that hose ends are not damaged or distorted. The
fluid should be changed annually under normal conditions and every six months during times of heavy
usage. If your steering does not operate properly, check the following:
Drive
entanglements
Level of the hydraulic steering fluid
Hoses and/or fittings for leaks
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.
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 – Std with Verado)
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.
Trim Tabs
The trim tabs come equipped with auto retract. The planing tabs are located on each side of the transom
on the bottom of the hull. The trim tabs operate independently, up or down, to correct for differing conditions
of wind or load. Refer to the owner’s packet for specific information.
