Outboard Steering Control System And Safety - BOMBARDIER Johnson 90 Service Manual

SAFETY
Outboard Steering Control System and Safety
The outboard steering system starts
here at the steering wheel...
...and ends ...
... here at the trim tab on
the outboard motor.
What is most important?
The Steering System:
• Must not come apart;
• Must not jam; and
• Must not be sloppy or loose.
What could happen?
• lf steering system comes apart, boat might turn suddenly and circle. Persons thrown into the water
could be hit.
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• lf steering jams, operator may not be able to ~ _ - - '
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avoid obstacles. Operator could panic.
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• lf steering is loose, boat may weave while operator \ ~ .,.,,. - ~
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high speed), loose steering could lead to loss of
boat control.
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