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GENERAL
Four Winns
boats are equipped with a rotary steering
®
system. Tilt and power steering are avail able on the
SL models.
A. Rotary Steering
In the rotary system, a rotary drum assem bly is
mounted under the dash behind the steering wheel
with a one-piece cable running through the boat into
the engine compart ment. At the tran som, the cable
turns and is connected to the engine.
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
positioning. Release the lever once the steering wheel
is in the position desired. See Figures G1 and G2. Re-
fer to the steer ing manufactur er's literature, included
in the owner's packet, for additional infor ma tion.
Figure G1: Tilt Steering
Figure G2: Adjusting Tab
Steering Systems - Section G
Steering Systems
The tilt mechanism should not be adjust ed
when the boat is moving. Sudden boat move-
ment may cause loss of bal ance resulting in
loss of control and/or injury.
The tilt mechanism is spring loaded. Due to the
variation in steering wheel offerings, the wheel
may spring up rapid ly when depressing the
release lever. ALWAYS KEEP ONE HAND ON
THE WHEEL DURING TILT ADJUSTMENT
OR INJURY MAY OCCUR.
C. Power Steering
Power steer ing, featured on SL models, is comprised
of an engine-mounted pump, hoses and steering
cylinder. Power steering works in conjunc tion 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, howev er, a full power
steering system as is used in automobiles. Some
steering tension remains in the system.
Restricting move ment 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 posi tions of trim.
If the power steering becomes inoperative, steer ing
will be harder and more effort will be needed to steer
the boat. Check for a broken or loose belt on the
power steer i ng pump. Also, low fluid levels in the
power steer ing pump reser voir will cause hard steer-
ing. If these items are not the source of the problem,
check for equipment 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
of bend at the
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