Chapter 4: Controls and Gauges
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
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 beze ls.
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
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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LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD !
Improper maintenance of the shift/throttle hardware may
cause a sudden loss of control.
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PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!
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