Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges; Steering; Shift/Throttle Controls; Power Trim & Tilt - Bayliner 285 Cruiser Owner's Manual

Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges

Steering

 Your 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.

Shift/Throttle Controls

LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD!
Improper maintenance of the shift/throttle hardware may cause a sudden loss of control!
Read all of the information about the shift/throttle controls in the shift/throttle manual, the engine operation manual,
and the Cruiser & Yacht Owner's Manual.
Power Trim & Tilt
 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 shift/throttle manual.

Trim Tabs

 Before using the trim tabs, read the trim tabs' owner's manual.
 The trim tabs are controlled by two rocker switches at the helm.
 Check and refill the trim tab hydraulic fluid reservoir as directed
in the trim tabs' owner's manual.
 For the location of the fluid reservoir, see the Component
Locations section in Chapter 2 of this supplement.

Bow Thruster (If Equipped)

 The bow thruster can help you maneuver your yacht during docking.
 Read the bow thruster user manual before using the thruster system, and follow all user precautions carefully.
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