Meridian Yachts 490 PILOTHOUSE, Owner'S Manual

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490 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual
Chapter 4: Controls and Gauges
Steering
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This yacht features a hydraulic steering system.
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Yacht steering is not self-centering.
Rudder Stuffing Gland
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The rudder stuffing gland is part of the assembly where the rudders emerge from the bottom of the yacht.
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The shaft stuffing gland should not leak any water.
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If a leak develops, it can usually be stopped by tightening the packing gland nuts slightly.
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Do not over tighten the packing gland nuts.
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If stuffing gland leakage becomes excessive, packing replacement can be performed as follows:
1. Remove the yacht from the water.
2. Loosen the packing gland nuts and back the packing gland from the sleeve.
3. Remove the old packing.
4. Wrap new packing around the shaft.
5. Cut the rings with a razor blade at an angle approximately 30 degrees to the long axis of the shaft.
6. Stagger the ends of each ring around the shaft and insure that the rings are at the bottom in the sleeve.
7. Tighten the packing gland nuts until resistance is felt.
AUTOPILOT
RUDDER
TILLER ARM
STEERING TIE BAR
RUDDER STUFFING GLAND
(IF EQUIPPED)
RUDDER
(TYPICAL)
(TYPICAL)
(TYPICAL)
UPPER RUDDER
BEARING SUPPORT
(TYPICAL)
VIEW OF TYPICAL RUDDER SYSTEM
PORT
HYDRAULIC
CYLINDER