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2012 World Cat 270TE Owners Manual

5.5 Steering Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................5-19

!!! CAUTION.......................................................................................................................................5-19

5.6 Standard Steering System Diagram (250DC, 270TE & 270SD)..................................................................5-20

5.7 Standard Steering System- Bleeding Instructions ........................................................................................5-21

NOTICE.............................................................................................................................................5-21

5.7.1 Step 1.....................................................................................................................................................5-21

5.7.2 Step 2.....................................................................................................................................................5-21

5.7.3 Step 3.....................................................................................................................................................5-21

5.7.4 Step 4.....................................................................................................................................................5-21

5.8 Power Steering System Diagram (standard on 32’, 33’ and 29’).................................................................5-22

5.9 Power Steering System- Bleeding Instructions ............................................................................................5-23

NOTICE.............................................................................................................................................5-23

5.9.1 Step 1.....................................................................................................................................................5-23

5.9.2 Step 2.....................................................................................................................................................5-23

5.9.3 Step 3.....................................................................................................................................................5-23

5.9.4 Step 4.....................................................................................................................................................5-23

5.10 Handling Characteristics...............................................................................................................................5-23

5.10.1 Turning Characteristics .........................................................................................................................5-24

5.10.2 Adverse Sea Conditions ........................................................................................................................5-24

5.10.3 Cross-Clutching.....................................................................................................................................5-24

5.10.4 Get the boat on plane.............................................................................................................................5-24

5.10.5 Keep the boat level (if the seas change or people move on the boat)...................................................5-24

5.10.6 Handling different sea conditions..........................................................................................................5-24

5.10.7 Boating Tips ..........................................................................................................................................5-25

5.11 Performance Factors.....................................................................................................................................5-25

5.11.1 Engine Efficiency..................................................................................................................................5-25

5.11.2 Propeller Condition ...............................................................................................................................5-25

5.11.3 Weather Conditions...............................................................................................................................5-25

5.11.4 Load.......................................................................................................................................................5-25

5.11.5 Marine Growth ......................................................................................................................................5-25

5.11.6 Bottom Paint..........................................................................................................................................5-25

Chapter 6: Systems Information .............................................................................................................................6-27

6.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................................6-27

6.2 Fueling Guidelines........................................................................................................................................6-27

!!! WARNING .........................................................................................................................................6-27

!!! DANGER ...............................................................................................................................................6-27

6.2.1 Before Fueling.......................................................................................................................................6-27

6.2.2 During Fueling ......................................................................................................................................6-27

6.2.3 After Fueling .........................................................................................................................................6-27

6.3 Fuel System ..................................................................................................................................................6-27

6.4 Electrical System ..........................................................................................................................................6-28

6.5 Battery System..............................................................................................................................................6-29

6.5.1 Battery Distribution...............................................................................................................................6-29

6.5.2 Voltage Sensor Relay (VSR).................................................................................................................6-30

6.5.3 Emergency Parallel ...............................................................................................................................6-30

6.5.4 24 Hour Circuits....................................................................................................................................6-30

NOTICE.............................................................................................................................................6-30

6.5.5 Anchor Windlass (Optional on 250DC & 255DC & 270SD) ...............................................................6-30

6.5.6 Windlass Deck Switch Maintenance.....................................................................................................6-30

!!! DANGER ...............................................................................................................................................6-30

6.6 Battery Selection ..........................................................................................................................................6-31

6.7 Battery Care..................................................................................................................................................6-31

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