Hobie kayak, Руководство пользователя

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLING THE RUDDER
After the packaging is carefully removed, follow these
simple steps...
1) Remove one of the two keeper rings (A) from the plastic
pin (B) that is installed in the stern (rear) of the kayak.
2) Slide the pin partially out of the hull.
3) Detach the stainless steel rudder
mount “T” (C) from its shipping
position (which is taped on the side
of the kayak underneath the shelf of
the boat) and align the top of the “T”
with the holes from where the plastic
pin was removed. The shaft (D)
points downward. Be sure to run the
rudder downhaul line (E) over the top
of the “T” fitting as shown. Reinsert
the plastic pin through the hull and
the stainless steel rudder mount “T”.
Replace the keeper ring.
4) Locate the rudder (G). Align the
rudder over “T” shaft (D) as shown at
right.
5) See FIGURE 2 Place the rudder kick-up control handle in
the rudder-up or handle-forward position. While the rudder
“T” shaft (D) is in a mostly up position (Note: Figure 2
shows the rudder in the down position), insert the stainless
steel rudder pin (H) (taped to the deck near the stern)
through the rudder (G) and “T” shaft (D) and turn the
stainless steel rudder pin clockwise until snug. Be sure
that it is fully threaded into the rudder.
DO NOT over
tighten.
6) SEE FIGURE 3 With the rudder locked in the down
position, feed each steering line up through the outermost
holes in the rudder (I & J), under washer and around screw
(K) in a clockwise direction. With the rudder and the
steering handle straight, pull all the slack from line and
tighten the the screw. Do the same for both sides. The
extra line can be cut or tucked under itself.
CONTROL LINE TENSION
RUDDER STEERING LINES
It is desirable to have some friction in the steering system so
the rudder does not move from side to side excessively when
you remove your hand from the handle. The amount of
friction can be a personal preference and can be adjusted by
changing the tension in the steering lines. More tension
equals more friction and vice versa. Re-tension the steering
control lines to increase rudder friction.
Note: It is normal for one of the steering lines to go slack in
a hard turn and for both steering lines to go slack when the
rudder is up.
STORING THE RUDDER
The rudder can be removed for storing or transporting. To
remove (See FIGURE 2 and 3), unfasten the steering control
lines from the top of rudder. Tie a stop knot in the line so it
doesn’t accidentally get pulled into the boat. Turn the rudder
pin counter-clockwise while the rudder is half-way up. Pull the
pin out to separate the rudder from the “T” shaft. Place the
rudder pin into the “T” shaft.
FIGURE 3
I
J
K
3
DOWNHAUL LINE
OVER TOP OF “T”
RUDDER UPHAIUL
CONTROL LINE
“T”
SHAFT
OPENING
FOR RIGHT
STEERING LINE
TOP
VIEW
RUDDER UPHAUL
CONTROL LINE
KEEPER RING
PLASTIC PIN
FIGURE 1
A
B
C
F
STAINLESS STEEL
RUDDER MOUNT “T”
OPENING FOR LEFT
STEERING LINE
RUDDER DOWNHAUL
CONTROL LINE
STAINLESS STEEL
RUDDER MOUNT “T”
C
“T” SHAFT D
E
E
G
RUDDER
“T”
SHAFT
D
FIGURE 2
STAINLESS STEEL
RUDDER PIN
RUDDER DOWNHAUL
CONTROL LINE
E
H
F
D
G
RUDDER
RIGHT
STEERING LINE
LEFT STEERING LINE