Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges; Steering; Hydraulic Steering System; Shift/Throttle Controls - Bayliner 288 Classic Owner's Manual

Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges

Steering

Hydraulic Steering System

• Your boat features a hydraulic steering system.
• Check the fluid level in the hydraulic steering reservoir every time you use your boat.
• Boat steering is not self-centering.
• Refer to the engine manual for more steering system details.

Shift/Throttle Controls

LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD!
Improper maintenance of shift/throttle hardware may cause a sudden loss of control!
Read all of the information about the shift/throttle controls in the shift/throttle controls' manual, the engine operation
manual, and the Cruiser & Yacht Owner's Manual.
Power Trim & Tilt
• The stern drive on your boat is equipped with power trim and tilt.
• Trim and tilt instructions are provided in the engine operation manual and the shift/throttle manual.
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