Steering - Regal 3760 Owner's Manual

STEERING

Your vessel uses rack or rotary style steering systems that
feature a mechanical cable with assistance through the
engine power steering pump. As you turn the wheel force
is applied through the system to a hydraulic cylinder
attached at the aft engine and through the engine power
steering pump hoses.
With the engine running, check the engine power steering
pump levels before each outing. Add the appropriate power
steering fluid. Periodically inspect the entire steering
system for tightness and signs of wear and leaks including
the steering wheel. Lubricate the steering shaft at the
engine. Refer to the manufacturer's engine manual for
additional information along with the maintenance chart
in this chapter.
WARNING
!
AVOID PERSONAL INJURY AND
PROPERTY DAMAGE!
LOOSENING OR LOSS OF ONE OR MORE
FASTENERS MAY CAUSE FAILURE OF THE
STEERING SYSTEM
OR DAMAGE TO THE STEERING CABLE,
RESULTING IN LOSS
OF STEERING CONTROL. PERIODICALLY
INSPECT THE STEERING SYSTEM.
CAUTION
!
AVOID PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY
DAMAGE! ABRUPT TURNS ABOVE 30 MPH
MAY RESULT
IN LOSS OF CONTROL.
STEERING RESPONSE AT HIGH SPEEDS
CAN BE VERY SUDDEN.
ABRUBT TURNS MAY CAUSE YOU
TO CROSS YOUR OWN WAKE.
JUMPING A WAKE, SUDDEN TURNS, AND
INCREASES OR DECREASES IN SPEEDS
MAY BE DANGEROUS.
THE OPERATOR MUST MAKE SURE THAT ALL
PASSENGERS ARE SEATED SECURELY
BEFORE MAKING SPEED CHANGES.
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