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MONTEREY
BOATS
Helm Control Systems
4.6 Steering System
Inboard powered boats are equipped with power
assisted cable steering. Outboard powered boats
are equipped with manual hydraulic steering. All
steering systems are equipped with a tilt steering
wheel at the helm. The steering wheel can be
tilted to five different positions by activating the
tilt lock lever located on the bottom side of the
steering wheel mounting bezel. When the lever is
released, it automatically locks the steering wheel
at or close to the selected angle.
Inboard Engine Hydraulic Assist Steering
Power assisted cable steering is standard equip-
ment on single engine boats powered by Mercruis-
er and Volvo engines. Turning the steering wheel
moves the gears in the helm, pushing or pulling
the cable assembly and turning the outdrive. An
engine driven hydraulic power steering pump and
cylinder assist the cable steering, which reduces
the effort required to turn the boat.
An oil reservoir near the engine hydraulic pump
allows for easy system fluid check and fill. It is
important that the fluid level in the reservoir be
checked frequently and maintained at or near the
maximum level. Only use hydraulic fluid recom
-
mended by the engine manufacturer.
Refer to the engine manufacturer owner’s manu-
als for specific information on the operation and
maintenance for the steering system.
Outboard Hydraulic 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 motor 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.
The steering wheel can be tilted to five different
positions by activating the tilt lock lever located
on the bottom side of the helm station. When the
lever is released, it automatically locks the steer-
ing wheel at or close to that angle. Refer to the
steering manufacturer owner’s manual for specific
information on the steering system.
Typical Tilt Steering Wheel & Tilt Release Lever
Mercury Outboard Engine Hydraulic Steering Cylinder
Steering Cylinder
Single outboard engines are equipped with one
hydraulic steering cylinder mounted on the engine
that is connected directly to the engine tiller arm.
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