Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges; Rack-And-Pinion Steering System; Shift/Throttle Lever; Power Trim And Tilt - Maxum 2400 SR3 Owner's Manual

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Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges

• This boat features a power assisted rack-and-pinion steering system.

• For information about the 'power assist fluid reservoir', refer to the engine operation and maintenance manual.

• Boat steering is not self-centering.

• Refer to the engine manual for more steering system details.

LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD!

Improper maintenance of shift/throttle hardware may cause a sudden loss of control!

• Read all of the information about the shift/throttle control in the Sport Boat Owner's Manual.

• Also, read the shift/throttle control manual and the engine manual.

• The stern drive on your boat is equipped with power trim and tilt.

• Trim and tilt instructions are provided in the engine operation manual and the shifter/throttle manual.

LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD!

Improper use of trim tabs will cause loss of control!

• Do not allow anyone unfamiliar with trim tabs to use them.

• Do not use trim tabs in a following sea as they will cause broaching or other unsafe

handling characteristics.

• Do not use trim tabs to compensate for excessive unequal weight distribution.

• Before using the trim tabs read the trim tab operation manual.

• The trim tabs can be used to help keep your boat level at cruising speeds.

• The trim tabs are controlled by two rocker switches at the helm.

• Once cruising speed is reached, the port or starboard trim switch may be used (one at a time) to level the boat.

• Perform trim tab adjustment with several short touches to the switch rather than one long one.

• After each short touch allow several seconds for the hull to react.

• Periodically (at least once a year) check the fluid level in the trim tab hydraulic fluid reservoir and refill as neces-

sary. The trim tab hydraulic fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment.

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