Outboard Steering Control System And Safety - BRP Evinrude E-TEC G2 Service Manual

Safety
Marine Products and the Safety of People Who Use Them

Outboard Steering Control System and Safety

What is most important?
The steering system:
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Must not come apart;
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Must not jam; and
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Must not be sloppy or loose.
comes apart, boat might turn suddenly and circle. Persons
thrown into the water could be hit.
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If steering jams, operator may not be able to
avoid obstacles. Operator could panic.
•
If steering is loose, boat may weave while operator
tries to steer a straight course. With some rigs (at
high speed), loose steering could lead to loss of
boat control.
S–420
The outboard steering system starts
here at the steering wheel...
...and ends here at the
trim tab on the outboard.
What could happen?
•
If steering system