Chapter 4: Controls And Gauges; Steering; Shift/Throttle Controls; Power Trim And Tilt - Bayliner 16 Element Owner's Manual Supplement

Chapter 4: Controls and Gauges

Steering

• Boat steering is not self-centering.
• Your boat features a mechanical rack-and-pinion steering.
• Refer to the engine manual for steering system details.

Shift/Throttle Controls

Improper maintenance of the shift/throttle hardware may cause a
sudden loss of control.
Read all of the information about the shift/throttle controls in the shift/throttle manual, the engine
operation manual, and the Sport Boat Owner's Manual.

Power Trim and Tilt

• The outboard engine 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.

Gauges

Cleaning the Gauges
• Use only mild soap and water to clean the gauge lenses and bezels.
• Use of other cleaners, including common window cleaning solutions,
may cause the lenses to crack.
• Lenses cracked in this manner will NOT be covered by our warranty.
Gauge Fogging
• Moisture may occasionally find its way into the gauges causing lens fogging.
• Turning On the gauge lights will help dry the lenses.
• Fogging will not harm the gauges.
Fuel Gauge (On Tank)
It is normal for the pointer on your fuel gauge to bounce as fuel sloshes back and forth in the fuel tank.
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WARNING
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LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD!
CAUTION
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PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!
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