Broom 35 European, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION C
ENGINE CONTROLS AND STEERING
1. Dual Station Engine Controls
(i) Description
The Morse dual station engine control system comprises two twin control heads
situated as follows:-
(a) Saloon main console
(b) Bridge
Movement of the engine throttle and gearbox control levers is obtained from a
single lever on the control head by means of cables connecting the control head
with the dual station units.
The dual stations units are in turn connected to the respective engine throttle
and gearbox control levers by rod and swivel joint linkages. The control heads
have a built in “lost motion” linkage which ensures that the gearbox clutches are
fully engaged before the engine throttles commence to open.
(ii) Operation
The engines may be controlled from either the saloon or the bridge control
positions provided that one set of controls is at the neutral position. To start and
n.m up the engines before casting off, the engine throttles can be opened whilst
leaving the gearbox levers in the neutral position. This is achieved by pulling
each control lever sideways from its pivot point before pushing forward to
increase engine R. P. M. The reverse gear controls will automatically re engage
when the control head levers are returned to the neutral position.
2. (i) Steering System
The system is a dual control rod connected system manufactured by Whitlock
Marine Steering Co. Steering is transferred through Bevel gearboxes via
universal couplings and rods to a master gearbox from which a direct coupling is
made to the rudder arms by means of ball joints.
(ii) Maintenance
The transfer bevel boxes are packed with grease for life and require no
maintenance. The master gearbox is similarly filled with a heavy duty gear oil
and should require no maintenance but an annual check for leakage should be
made.
The steering connection ball joints on the rudders should be greased every 12
months.
(iii) Manufacturer
Whitlock Marine Steering Co. Ltd.,
Unit 7, Faldo Road Industrial Estate,
Barton-le-Clay,
Beds.
Telephone :- Hexton Park 8332