Chapter 5: Controls & Gauges; Steering; Rack-And-Pinion Steering System; Shift/Throttle Control - Maxum 1800MX Owner's Manual

Chapter 5: Controls & Gauges

Steering

Rack-and-Pinion Steering System

• 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.
*3.0L Carbureted engines feature mechanical rack-and-pinion steering.

Shift/Throttle Control

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 controls in the Sport Boat Owner's Manual.
• Also, read the shift/throttle controls' manual and the engine manual.

Power Trim and 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 shifter/throttle manual.
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