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580 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges
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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 (If Equipped)
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Before using the autopilot system, read the autopilot instruction manual(s).
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The autopilot will aid you in maintaining the chosen course of your yacht.
TILLER ARM
RUDDER STUFFING GLAND
(TYPICAL)
(TYPICAL)
UPPER RUDDER
BEARING SUPPORT
(TYPICAL)
VIEW OF TYPICAL RUDDER SYSTEM
PORT
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Never leave the helm while the autopilot system is On!
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A qualified operator must monitor the autopilot system at all times and keep lookout for
other marine traffic and other hazards.
WA R N I N G !
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N OT I C E
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he autopilot system is only an aid to navigation.
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It's accuracy can be affected by many factors, including equipment failure or defects,
environmental conditions & improper handling or use.