Steering Systems; General; Tilt Steering & Tilt Steering Hydraulic - Inboard; Rotary Steering - Stern Drive - Four winns 248 Vista Owner's Manual

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GENERAL

The stern drive Vista™ models are equipped with rotary-
type steering systems. Inboard models are equipped
with hydraulic steering. A tilt steering wheel is standard
on the Vista™ models.
A. Tilt Steering & Tilt Steering Hydraulic - Inboard
The steering wheel can be tilted up or down so as to
enhance the driver's comfort and enjoyment. To tilt the
steering wheel, depress the release lever with your thumb.
See Figure G1. Be sure to hold the top of the wheel to
assist in positioning. Refer to the steering manufactur-
er's literature for additional information.
Figure G1: Tilt Steering
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.
B. Rotary Steering - Stern Drive
In the rotary system, a rotary drum assembly is mounted
under the dash behind the steering wheel. A one piece
cable runs from the drum assembly through the boat into
the engine compartment. At the transom, the cable turns
and is connected to the drive tiller and the power steer-
ing unit.
C. Power Steering - Stern Drive
Power steering is standard engine equipment on stern
drive Vista™ models. It is comprised of an engine mounted
pump, control valve, hoses, and steering cylinder. Power
steering works in conjunction with the helm and steering
cable to move the transom mounted tiller arm and vertical
drive more easily.
On twin engine installations, only the starboard engine is
equipped with a power steering hydraulic assist unit.
Therefore, when operating on a single engine, it is im-
perative to operate with the starboard engine. If only the
port engine is used, hard steering will result.
NOTICE
DO NOT force the steering wheel to either ex-
treme position. This can place undue strain on
the unit and can lead to power steering dam-
age.
Upon commissioning the boat, it is necessary to purge
the system of air. This is performed by your Four Winns
dealer during pre-delivery service. Should steering diffi-
culty increase with time, it is possible additional bleeding
of the system is required. See your Four Winns dealer
for assistance. This and other adjustments on power
steering units are critical and should be performed only
by a qualified service technician.
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