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Operation
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Steering system operation
The steering system for your Volvo Penta sterndrive is operat-
ed by a steering cable connected to the helm. Restricting
movement of the steering cable will limit or stop the steering
system's hydraulic assist.
Do not interfere with or restrict steering cable movement
through the last 90° of bend at the engine. Do not use cable
retainers, clamps or tie straps. Using one or all of these could
restrict the cable movement near the engine. Do not tie wiring
harnesses or other control cables to the steering cable. Make
sure deck combing and bulkheads allow for steering cable
movement.
If the power steering system stops working, it will feel harder to
steer. If this condition occurs, look for possible causes and fix
them if possible. If the power steering system cannot be cor-
rected on board, proceed at a reduced speed. You will be able
to steer the boat, but with increased effort. See your authorized
Volvo Penta dealer as soon as possible to correct your power
steering system.
At slow speeds (no wake), your boat may tend to wander. This
is normal and may be overcome by anticipating bow direction
and correcting with steering wheel. A slightly higher throttle
and trim setting may also lessen the tendency to "wander."
Changing weight distribution, aft to forward, can also affect
slow speed steering.
Twin unit steering
Twin engine boats may have only one engine with a fully oper-
ational power steering system. That power steering system is
on the starboard engine; therefore, when operating on a single
engine use the starboard engine.
NOTE! Using a port engine that does not have a func-
tional power steering system will cause an in-
creased effort in steering control, due to ab-
sence of power assist.
Some twin engine boats may have both engine power steering
systems coupled together with a priority valve. This allows the
use of either engine to provide power assist steering.
7741591 / 2003-12
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