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170 Montauk

Section 2 • General Information

Your 170 Montauk is equipped with a teleflex

no-feedback steering system. The Teleflex no-

feedback steering system has a clutch mechanism

which prevents the engine torque from being felt at

the steering wheel. This reduces driver fatigue by

eliminating the constant need to ﬁ ght the wheel.

Maintenance:

The mechanical steering system should be checked

periodically by your Boston Whaler

dealer for

proper lubrication, alignment and to make sure

there is no looseness or binding of the cable. Proper

maintenance of this system will ensure worry-free

usage for the life of your boat.

Steering system maintenance should include the

following:

• After the ﬁ rst few hours of operation and at

regular intervals, check all fasteners and the

complete steering system for security and

integrity.

• Check all moving parts to be sure they are free

of salt build-up and other foreign material. Such

build-up will affect operation.

Steering

Steering pull is unnecessary and unsafe! Steering

trim tabs provided on most engines are frequently

improperly adjusted, (they work opposite to normal

expectation).

Steering Pull

Do not cover cracks in the steering cable or

ﬁ ttings with tape or other sealants. This will

create a hazard in which the cable can fail

without warning.

CAUTION

Steering Trim

Fig. 2.14.1

STEERING TRIM ADJUSTMENT BOLT

STEERING TRIM TAB

REFER TO THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL

IN YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL PACKET FOR COMPLETE

INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY.

To set steering trim tab for neutral steering:

• Loosen the topside bolt prior to adjustment.

• If boat veers to the right, (hands off), move the

aft end of the tab to the right.

• If boat veers to the left, (hands off), move the

aft end of the tab to the left.

• Tighten the bolt when adjustment is

complete.

ALWAYS assure that the engine is OFF

or battery power is disconnected before

adjusting steering trim tab.

DANGER

If your boat is equipped with a hydraulic steering

system. The steering consists of:

• Steering wheel and helm pump unit

• Engine hydraulic cylinder

• Hydraulic hoses and ﬁ ttings

Operation

When turning the steering wheel either clockwise or

counterclockwise, the helm pump forces hydraulic

ﬂ uid through hoses to and from the engine cylinder

which is connected to the tiller arm.The engine

cylinder moves the tiller arm to port and starboard,

depending upon the direction the steering wheel is

turned.

Baystar

Hydraulic Steering (Option)

REFER MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL IN YOUR

OWNER’S MANUAL PACKET FOR COMPLETE

INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY.

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