Owner`s manual

Helm Systems
2-3
Section 2
C 260
Refer to the engine owner's manual for more
information on the engine stop switch.
2.6 Steering System
The steering system is hydraulic and made
of two main components: the helm assembly
and the hydraulic cylinder. The helm unit
acts as both a fluid reservoir and pump.
Turning of the helm, or steering wheel,
pumps the fluid in the hydraulic hoses and
activates the hydraulic cylinder causing the
motors to turn. A slight clicking sound may
be heard as the wheel is turned. This sound
is the opening and closing of valves in the
helm unit and is normal. Refer to the steer-
ing manufacturer owner’s manual for spe-
cific information on the steering system.
Dual engine outboards are coupled at the til-
ler arms by a tie bar. The engines must be
aligned with each other to provide maximum
stability on straight ahead runs and proper
tracking through corners. Engine or steering
system damage may require the engines to
be realigned.
Power Steering (Optional)
The power steering system uses an electri-
cally controlled hydraulic pump to provide
power to the standard hydraulic steering
system. Additional components are a helm
mounted power steering switch and a
hydraulic pump. The switch activates the
power steering feature. Manual steering is
always available regardless of the switch
position. To reduce the sensitivity of the
steering, turn off the power steering at low
speeds. To conserve battery power, because
of limited engine charging output during
extended periods of slow speed operation,
the power steering should be turned off.
Refer to the Teleflex® Power Assist manual
for more information.
Tilt Helm
A tilt helm may be installed. To tilt the wheel,
depress the lever located in the base of the
helm. Make sure it locks into position.
2.7 Trim Tabs
The trim tabs are recessed into the hull on
the transom. Switches are used to control
the trim tabs. The switches are labeled and
control bow up and down movements. They
also control starboard and port up and down
movements. Bow up and bow down will con-
trol the hull plane attitude, while port and
starboard up and down provide control for
the hull trim side to side.
Before leaving the dock, make sure that the
tabs are in the full “UP” position by holding
the control in the bow "UP" position for ten
(10) seconds.
! CAUTION
If the boat is equipped with an emer-
gency stop switch, wear the lanyard at
all times when operating the boat but
use it to stop only in an emergency.
Do not use it to shut off the engine
during normal operation.
! CAUTION
Some autopilots have engine position
sensors that are mounted to the
hydraulic steering cylinder. With these
autopilots, the engine position sensor
bracket could hit the transom when
the engines are tilted to the full up
position and cause damage to the
engine rigging, the autopilot or the
transom. If you have an autopilot
installed on your boat, you should
monitor the location of the engine
cables and autopilot brackets as the
engines are tilted to determine the
best engine position and maximum
engine tilt for your application.
! WARNING
Do not attempt to adjust the helm
wheel position while underwar.