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THE The steering system of a boat is the mechanism that determines the boat direction when
IMPORTANCE the steering wheel is turned.
If, for any circumstance, the driver does not hold the steering wheel, a dangerous
OF AN situation may occur caused by a sudden change of direction of the boat due to external
ANTI- forces (waves, currents, etc.) or internal forces such as rudder torque originated by the
FEEDBACK way of rotation of the propeller.
Engine torque usually generates a load on the steering system that must be continually
STEERING compensated for by the driver even when the boat is going straight.
SYSTEM The additional effort by the driver to maintain a true course can often cause fatigue.
FOR With Ultraflex Anti-feedback steering helms T73NRFC, T74NRFC, T83NRFC, T93ZT,
INCREASED T103ZT, T88NR the loads applied to the steering system are no longer a problem. 13
SAFETY A special patented device allows the helm shaft to lock until turned by the driver,
maintaining the boat direction and neutralizing the feedback loads on the steering cable.
This mechanism is engaged when the driver is not turning the wheel and is automatically
disengaged as soon as the driver applies pressure on the wheel to change direction of the
boat.
The Ultraflex Anti-feedback mechanism makes driving a boat safer and easier.

USE AND The steering cable must be installed avoiding excessive and/or tight bends. This will
MAINTENANCE provide the driver with easy handling at all speed, helping to reduce inefficiency and
excess play in the system.

Marine corrosion may cause the materials to deteriorate affecting maneuvering
efficiency and in the worst case, system failure. By following the engine manufacturer
specifications, the steering cable end fittings and the engine cable support must be
cleaned and greased periodically; these simple operations minimize wear and corrosion in
the system.

The steering cable must be regularly inspected. If steering becomes hard, inconsistent,
cuts on the conduit surface are noticed, or any other component found damaged, the
cable must be replaced immediately.

When storing your boat for an extended period of time we recommend removing the
steering cable end fitting from its engine side support and cleaning it adequately.

ATTENTION A Killing Switch to unpower the engine is highly recommended in any type of application MECHANICAL STEERING SYSTEMS