Jeanneau SUN ODYSSEY 44I Owner's Manual - Steering System
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STEERING GEAR
MAINTENANCE
- Regularly check:
• The tension in the steering cables.
• The tightness of the steering system components.
- Don't tighten the steering cables excessively.
- Lubricate all the elements.
Maintain the nylon, ertalon or teflon bushes only with a suitable lubricant.
NOTE: Do not hesitate to consult your dealer about system maintenance.
CABLE ADJUSTMENT - STEERING SYSTEM
The steering gear is assembled and pre-adjusted at the factory, however, only actual use at sea will enable
the steering cable to find its definitive postion around the wheel drum.
For this reason, it is necessary to re-adjust the gear after the first few sea outings.
The adjustment is made on the nut and bolt system integral with the steering cable at the join with the
profile. To check the adjustment exert a perpendicular force on the cable between the wheel drum and
the return sheaves located on the hull. The slack in the cable should not exceed 10 mm. The adjustment
is carried out in the same way on the 2 sides of the cable (See diagram).
WARNING
- Refer to chapter 2 "Safety"for use of the emergency tiller.
- Learn how to judge the necessary distance of deceleration for the vessel to come to
a complete stop.
- The reverse gear is not a brake.
PIECE OF ADVICE - RECOMMENDATION
- The emergency tiller is designed only to sail at a reduced speed in case of a wheel failure.
WARNING
- The steering system is a feature of sailing safety and for this reason must be verified
at least once a year.
- The steering cable must be changed every 10 years.
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