Jeanneau SUN ODYSSEY 349 Owner's Manual - page 128

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13.12  STUFFING BOX

- The stern gland keeps the propeller shaft watertight.

- The stern gland is accessible through the engine compartment.

- Grease the watertight joint every 200 engine hours (or at least once a year). Apply grease 

as recommended by the mechanic.

- The stern gland is lubricated directly by the engine cooling water.

- After launching the boat, drive the air out from the sleeve pinching it with your fingers.

13.13  PROPELLER

- The propeller delivered with the boat represents the end result of trials carried out in 

collaboration with the engine manufacturer. Never change the propeller without first consulting 

a professional engineer.

- Propeller efficiency will drop if the propeller blades are damaged in any way or dirty: regularly 

clean the blades carefully.

- During a lift-out, check the propellor: it should turn freely on its axis and there should be no 

play.

- Single-engined boats are equipped with a right-hand pitched propeller.

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- Respect speed limits.

- If this boat is equipped with a fixed blade propeller, when sailing at speeds 

over 8 knots it is essential to leave the reverse gear control in neutral.