Monterey M3 Owner's Manual page 53

Helm Control Systems
WARNING
IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED ENGINE CONTROLS CAN CAUSE LOSS
OF CONTROL AND SEVERE ENGINE OR OUTDRIVE DAMAGE.
DO NOT ATTEMPT CONTROL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS UNLESS
YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH CONTROL SYSTEM SERVICING
PROCEDURES.
Steering System Maintenance
A periodic inspection of all steering hoses, linkage
and helm assemblies should be made. Signs of
corrosion, cracking, loosening of fastenings, leak-
ing fluid, excessive wear, or deterioration should
be corrected immediately. The transom area in the
engine compartment should be checked for leak-
age around the outdrive and for wires, hoses and
cables that may be rubbing against the steering
cylinder or tiller arm.
You also should make sure that there are no wires
or cables secured to the steering cable near the
power steering cylinder. The cable is attached to
the power steering cylinder control valve and must
be free to move slightly to activate the valve. Hard
or erratic steering is an indication that the steering
cable is not moving freely.
Generally, periodic lubrication of all moving parts
and connections with a light waterproof grease is
in order. Failure to do so could lead to steering
system failure that would result in loss of control.
The engine driven power steering system has spe-
cific fluid and maintenance requirements. The fluid
level and belt tension should be checked frequently.
Outdrives are equipped with grease fittings and
must be lubricated periodically. Please refer to the
engine owner's manual for maintenance informa-
tion on the power steering system and lubricating
the outdrive.
Trim Tab Maintenance
The trim tab actuators are electric and require no
routine maintenance except to periodically inspect
the tab actuators for corrosion or marine growth
and test the system to ensure that it is operating
properly.
Marine growth can interfere with the proper opera-
tion of the trim tab planes and actuators. To reduce
problems due to marine growth, always return the
trim tabs to the full "UP" position after operating
the boat and periodically inspect and clean marine
growth from the actuators and planes.
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Trim Tab Plane and Anode
If the boat is kept in the water, the trim tabs
must be equipped with a zinc anode to prevent
galvanic corrosion. Galvanic corrosion is the cor-
rosion process occurring when different metals
are submerged in an electrolyte. Seawater is an
electrolyte and submerged metal components
must be properly protected. The anodes will need
to be changed when they are 75% of their original
size. Refer to the Routine Maintenance chapter of
this manual for information on maintaining zinc
anodes.
To discourage any marine growth on tabs or ac-
tuators, antifouling paint can be applied. When
applying paint to the actuators, make sure it is
fully retracted. Do not paint the stainless ram
above the area that is exposed when re-
tracted. The bottom paint will damage the
O-ring seals when the ram is retracted and
allow seawater to enter the actuator motor.
Contact your dealer or the trim tab manufacturer
for information regarding the correct bottom paint
for the trim tabs.
Refer to the trim tab owner's manual for additional
maintenance information, specifications, trouble-
shooting and operating instructions.
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