Owner`s manual

C 280/S 280/C 310/S 310

switch before attempting to start the engine.

IF THE BOAT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH, WEAR THE LANYARD

AT ALL TIMES WHEN OPERATING THE BOAT BUT USE IT TO STOP ONLY IN AN EMER-

GENCY. DO NOT USE IT TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE DURING NORMAL OPERATION.

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 steering manufacturer owner’s manual for specific information on the

steering system.

Dual engine outboards are coupled at the tiller arms by a tie bar. The engines must be aligned so they are

parallel 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.

SOME AUTOPILOTS HAVE ENGINE POSITION SENSORS THAT ARE MOUNTED TO THE HY-

DRAULIC STEERING CYLINDER. WITH THESE AUTOPILOTS, THE ENGINE POSITION SEN-

SOR 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 EN-

GINE TILT FOR YOUR APPLICATION.

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.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADJUST THE HELM WHEEL POSITION WHILE UNDERWAY.

POWER STEERING (Optional)

The power steering system uses an electrically 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. Turning off the power steering at low speeds will reduce the sensitivity of the steering. To

conserve battery power, due to 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 further

information.