Outboard Steering Control System And Safety - BRP Johnson J30TEL4SUA 2007 Service Manual

SAFETY

Outboard Steering Control System and Safety

What is most important?
The steering system:
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Must not come apart;
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Must not jam; and
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Must not be sloppy or loose.
What could happen?
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If steering system comes apart, boat might turn suddenly and circle. Persons thrown into the water
could be hit.
•
If steering jams, operator may not be able to
avoid obstacles. Operator could panic.
•
If steering is loose, boat may weave while operator
tries to steer a straight course. With some rigs (at
high speed), loose steering could lead to loss of
boat control.
S–6
The outboard steering system starts
here at the steering wheel...
...and ends here at the
trim tab on the outboard.