Steering Systems; General; Rotary Steering; Tilt Steering - Four winns FREEDOM Owner's Manual

G - 1 GENERAL
Four Winns® boats are equipped with rotary or hydrau-
lic-type steering systems. Tilt and power steering are
available on most models.
A. Rotary Steering
In the rotary system, a rotary drum assembly is mounted
under the dash behind the steering wheel with a one
piece cable running through the boat into the engine
compartment. At the transom, the cable turns and is
connected to the engine. Additional information on steer-
ing operation can be found in Section A-9.
B. Tilt Steering
If equipped with tilt steering, depress the release lever
(adjusting tab) with your thumb to tilt the steering wheel.
Be sure to hold the top of the wheel to assist in position-
ing. Release the lever once the steering wheel is in the
position desired. See Figure G1. Refer to the steering
manufacturer's literature, included in the owner's packet,
for additional information.
Figure G1: Tilt Steering Option
The tilt mechanism should not be adjusted when
the boat is moving. Sudden boat movement
may cause loss of balance resulting in loss of
control and/or injury.
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The tilt mechanism is spring loaded. Due to the
variation in steering wheel offerings, the wheel
may spring up rapidly when depressing the re-
lease lever. ALWAYS KEEP ONE HAND ON
THE WHEEL DURING TILT ADJUSTMENT OR
INJURY MAY OCCUR.
C. Power Steering
Power steering, featured on most models, is comprised
of an engine mounted pump, hoses and steering cylin-
der. Power steering works in conjunction with the helm
and steering cable to move the transom mount tiller arm
and vertical drive more smoothly.
This is a "power assist" system and can greatly reduce
steering effort required. It is not, however, a full power
steering system as is used in automobiles. Some steer-
ing tension remains in the system.
On models with power steering, restricting movement of
the steering cable will limit or stop the steering system's
hydraulic assist.
NOTICE
DO NOT interfere with or restrict steering cable
movement through the last 90
engine. DO NOT use cable retainers, clamps
or tie straps. Using one or all of these could
restrict the cable movement near the engine.
DO NOT tie wiring harnesses or other control
cables to the steering cable. Make sure the deck
coaming pads and bulkheads allow for steering
cable movement in all positions of trim.
If the power steering becomes inoperative, steering will
be harder and more effort will be needed to steer the
boat. Check for a broken or loose belt on the power
steering pump. Also, low fluid levels in the power steer-
ing pump reservoir will cause hard steering. If these
items are not the source of the problem, check for equip-
ment or other items lying on or up against the steering
cable at the back of the boat. The cable must be free
and clear to slide back and forth. Any item blocking free
movement of the cable will result in harder steering and
possible damage to the steering cable.
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