Controls - Marine 10 M Owner's Manual

CONTROLS

Steering
CONTROL HAZARD – Inspect and maintain steering system regularly. An improperly
maintained system may fail, causing sudden loss of steering control, resulting in
personal injury and property damage.
Marine boats are powered by an outboard engine with tiller or remote control
steering.
Outboard engines can generate substantial steering torque. Grip steering control
firmly at all times.
Steering effort should be equal in both directions. See engine operator´s manual for
instructions on how to balance steering.
Inspect the steering system frequently for smooth, free, full range operation.
You can see special instructions in the engine manual.
Tiller Steering:
CONTROL HAZARD
Operator and passengers must brace themselves and maintain a firm grip to
prevent being thrown overboard. Operator must grip control firmly at all times.
Pay special attention to power rating of the boat. Outboard tiller steering
sensitivity makes overpowering a boat hazardous.
Tiller steering is much more sensitive to operator input than other types of steering
mechanisms. It is recommended that you practice steering at slow speed and
gradually increase to a comfortable operating speed.
Moving the tiller directs the engine and propeller thrust, controlling the boat´s
direction.
Some outboards feature 360 degrees rotation.
Remote Control Steering
CONTROL HAZARD – Inspect and maintain steering system regularly. An improperly
maintained system may fail, causing sudden loss of control.
Steering wheel connects to a cable that transfers movement to the outboard drive.
WARNING!
WARNING!
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