Controls; Steering & Shifter/Throttle System; Trim Tabs; Bilge - Bayliner Ciera User Manual

Controls

Steering & Shifter/Throttle System
Your boat is equipped with a rack & pinion
steering system. The steering system's
shifter/throttle controls are located at the
helm.

Trim Tabs

Trim tabs control the longitudinal and lateral
trim of your boat at cruising speeds.
Trim tabs are controlled by two rocker
switches at the helm. Before using the trim
tab switches, we strongly urge you to read
and understand the trim tab operation man-
ual included in your boat's owner's packet.
Observe the following:
• Once the best bow cruising trim is reached,
use the port or starboard trim switches (one
at a time) to correct unequal lateral loading.
Trim tab adjustment should be performed by
several short touches to the switch rather
than one long one. After each short touch
allow about five seconds for the hull to react.
• The trim tab hydraulic fluid reservoir is
located in the engine compartment. The fluid
level should be checked periodically (at least
once a year) and refilled as necessary.
LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD!
• Improper use of trim tabs may cause loss of control!
• Do not allow anyone unfamiliar with trim tabs to operate them.
• Do not use trim tabs in a following sea as they may cause broaching or other unsafe han-
dling characteristics.
• Do not use trim tabs to compensate for excessive unequal weight distribution.

Bilge

Bilge Pumps

Your boat is equipped with two automatic impeller-type bilge pumps (see illustration on next page) which are used to
pump water out of the bilge. Bilge pumps are controlled by automatic bilge pump float switches (autofloat switches)
and/or switches at the helm.Bilge pumps are wired directly to the battery so they will normally function even when
the boat is completely shut down and left unattended.
Discharge of oil, oil waste or fuel into navigable waters is prohibited by law. Violators are
subject to legal action by the local authorities.
STEERING SYSTEM ROUTING
PORT SHIFTER/
THROTTLE CABLE
STEERING
CABLE
TYPICAL TRIM TAB
(TRANSOM VIEW)
WARNING!
!
NOTICE
3055 EL Ciera Sunbridge • Owner's Manual Supplement
Chapter 2: Components/Systems
TO HELM
SHIFTER/THROTTLE
CONTROL
STARBOARD
SHIFTER/THROTTLE
CABLE
TYPICAL TRIM TAB
ROCKER SWITCHES
(LOCATED AT HELM)
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TO STEERING
WHEEL AT HELM