Steering - Regal 2000 ES Owner's Manual

STEERING

Most vessels use a rotary or rack style steering system.
transfer helm mechanical motion to the engine.
steering cylinder which with the assistance of a steering pump sends
uid force to the stern drive steering arm changing the course of the
boat, depending on the direction the steering wheel is turned.
Since the steering system is the primary link for engine control, it
must be periodically inspected and maintained.
both the helm and engine must be checked regularly for tightness.
Check the steering system for full steering port and starboard before
disembarking. Refer to the steering manufacturer's literature in the
owner's packet and the maintenance chapter for more information.
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
THE OPERATOR OF THE VESSEL MUST HAVE COMPLETE
CONTROL OF THE HELM STEERING STATION WHILE THE
VESSEL IS MOVING. NEVER LEAVE THE HELM STATION
UNATTENDED WHILE THE VESSEL IS MAKING HEADWAY.
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
LOOSENING OR LOSS OF ONE OR MORE FASTENERS MAY
CAUSE FAILURE OF THE STEERING SYSTEM OR DAMAGE
TO THE STEERING CABLE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING
CONTROL INSPECT THE SYSTEM AT LEAST ANNUALLY.
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