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Steering
Your Pro-Line is equipped with a self-contained hydraulic steering system
when your engine is factory
installed. When the steering wheel is turned, the helm pump pumps fluid to the steering cylinder causing
it to extend or retract. Periodically, check the fluid level and fill as necessary. Beware of adding too much
fluid, especially if the ambient temperature is cold because subsequent expansion could cause leaking or
damage to your system. Refer to the owner’s manual that was provided by your engine manufacturer.
After every 24 hours of operation check all nuts, caps, and hose fittings for tightness. Make sure the
hoses are not chafing or kinking on sharp corners. Also, check that hose ends are not damaged or
distorted. The fluid should be changed annually under normal conditions and every six months during
times of heavy usage. If your steering does
not operate properly, check the following:
•
Drive entanglements
•
Level of the hydraulic steering fluid
•
Hoses and/or fittings for leaks
•
Air in the steering system.
To properly check the steering system on the 21 Sport, start by turning the steering wheel port to
starboard. If the engine does not respond the same time as the steering wheel is being turned, this
means that there is air in the steering system and the steering system needs re-bleeding. When there is
air in the steering, the steering wheel will feel “loose”. Contact your dealer to have them bleed the
steering system.
Steering Wheel
The stainless steel steering wheel is mounted at the helm
along with the binnacle, switch panel and other controls.
Please refer to the Care and Maintenance section of this
manual for cleaning recommendations.
Power Trim
The power trim unit is located on the engine and can be operated by using the trim button on the engine
or by using the trim toggle switch on the binnacle. To ensure the power trim is working, start by pressing
the toggle trim switch in the up position and trim the engine to the full up position. Repeat the same
process by pressing the trim toggle switch down and the engine will go into the full down position. See
the Trim and Tilt information in the Operations section of this manual.
Trim Tabs w/Indicators (Optional)
The trim tabs on the 21 Sport come equipped with auto retract. The planing tabs are located on each
side of the transom on the bottom of the hull. The trim tabs operate independently, up or down, to correct
for differing conditions of wind or load. Refer to the owner’s packet for specific information.
Check the operations of your trim tabs before getting underway. To operate the trim tabs locate the trim
tab rocker switches on the console. Press both switches forward and hold them down. This will engage
both trim tabs and will ensure they are working properly while in the full down position.
The switch on the port side operates the starboard trim tab. The switch on the starboard side operates
the port trim tab. To check each trim tab individually, press one of the trim tab rocker switches forward
and check to see if the opposite trim tab goes down. For example if the starboard trim tab switch is being
pressed down, the port trim tab should be going down. Repeat the same process for the opposite side.
