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Shifting/Running
CAUTION
Avoid injury, swamping the boat or
taking water in over the transom. Go
slowly when traversing in reverse.
Follow these guidelines when shifting your boat:
• Pause in the NEUTRAL position before shifting
from FORWARD to REVERSE, or REVERSE
to FORWARD.
• Avoid shifting into REVERSE while the boat is
traveling forward at speed.
• Keep the control area clean and clear of
obstructions.
Steering
A
DANGER
Avoid injury or death. The steering
system is the most important system in
the entire boat from a safety standpoint.
The boat's steering system is not
self-centering. Propeller torque, trim
setting, water condition and boat speed
affect the steering. Constant attention to
the steering system is required for safe
operation. Have the system inspected
and maintained on a quarterly basis by a
qualified service technician.
Your Cobalt boat is equipped with a tilt steering
wheel. Adjust the tilt position with the release lever.
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PERATING
1 – Release Lever
Avoid loss of control and/or injury. DO
NOT adjust the steering wheel tilt
position while the boat is moving.
Sudden boat movement may cause loss
of balance resulting in loss of control.
The steering system must be working correctly and
properly maintained. Be sure to:
• Keep mooring lines, tow lines and other
obstructions clear of the steering system.
• Keep the steering system's moving parts clean
and lubricated.
• Regularly inspect the steering system for
kinks, damage and corrosion.
Refer to Basic Maneuvering, in this section, for
additional steering information.
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