MasterCraft NXT20 2017 User Manual

2017 OWNERS MANUAL / 392
STEERING SYSTEM
Purpose
The steering system controls the direction in which the boat moves.
Location
Except for the steering wheel and shift/ throttle control at the
helm and the steering cylinder on the outboard motor, the steering
system is not visible under normal circumstances.
Operation
The steering wheel of a boat operates in a similar manner to that of a
car or truck, but will generally respond less quickly due the fact that
boats are operated in water. The physical characteristics of water and
the interaction of the surface of the hull as well as the boats rudder
and propeller with the water, and other conditions such as water
currents and wind, all impedes the ability to steer the boat and the
responsiveness of the steering of the boat. The hydraulic steering
system on the NXT20 Global Edition combines two main components,
the steering helm and the steering cylinder mounted on the outboard
motor. For installation and maintenance information please refer to
the “VERADO FOURSTROKE INSTALLATION MANUAL.”
Troubleshooting
At any time if the steering becomes sluggish, dicult or shows
any signs of not working smoothly and properly, the boat should be
immediately taken to an authorized MasterCraft dealer for attention.
For other concerns, Please refer to the “VERADO FOURSTROKE
INSTALLATION MANUAL.”
Boats underway must always be operated from the seated
position at the helm. Trying to drive the boat while standing or
manipulating the steering system in any other way could result
in loss of control of the boat. This may lead to serious injury or
even death for those on board.
TRIM CONTROL
Purpose
The outboard motor on the NXT20 Global Edition has a trim/tilt
control called power trim. This enables the operator to easily adjust
the position of the outboard by pressing the trim switch.
Location
There are two trim switches on the NXT20 Global Edition. One is
located on the shift/throttle control lever located on the starboard
side panel, adjacent to the driver’s compartment (helm). The second
trim switch is located on the port side of the outboard motor itself.
Operation
To raise or lower the outboard motor use the trim switch mounted
on either the throttle or on the outboard motor itself. Do not raise the
motor so high that it touches or damages the hull, deck or upholstery
on the boat.
Troubleshooting
The trim switch mounted on the throttle limits how high motor can
be trimmed up. The trim limit helps prevent the motor from being
trimmed up so high that it damages the boat. The second trim switch
on the motor itself does not have trim limits and can trim the motor
much higher. Do not use the trim switch on the motor to trim the
motor so high that it damages the upholstery or deck of the boat.
Damage incurred in this manner will not be covered under warranty.
For more information please refer to the “POWER TRIM AND TILT”
section or the “FEATURES AND CONTROLS” chapter of the Mercury
Outboard Owner’s Manual included with the NXT20 Global Edition.

MasterCraft NXT20 2017 Specifications

General

Brand	MasterCraft
Model	NXT20 2017
Category	Boat
Language	English