G.-.3. Rudders; G.-.4. Rudder.angle/Position.indicator; G.-.5. Propeller.torque; G.-.6. Steering.system.maintenance - Four winns 348 vista Owner's Manual

effort.is.not.reduced.to.a.level.where.it.can.be.
wheeled "lock to lock" without a concentrated turning
effort.
Steering effort can vary significantly with
engine acceleration, steering angle, trim angle,
and sea condition. Be prepared for additional
steering loads at all times.
G - 3 RUDDERS - Inboard Models
On.inboard.models,.the.dual.V-drives.have.two.
rudders..These.are.coupled.together.at.the.tiller.arms.
by.a.tie.bar..The.rudders.are.toed-in.at.the.front.to.
provide.maximum.stability.on.straight.ahead.runs.and.
proper.tracking.through.corners..Rudder.alignment.is.
preset.at.the.Four.Winns.factory..Further.alignment.
adjustments.should.not.be.necessary.unless.the.
rudder.or.steering.system.incurs.damage..See.
Figures.G-2,.G-3,.&.G-4.
Rudder.Alignment.Procedures:.
1. Dimension A must be 1/2" to 3/4" larger than
dimension.B.
2.. Dimension.A.&.B.must.be.measured.between.the.
inside.faces.and.at.the.bottom.of.the.rudders..
Figure G--2: Rudder Alignment Specifications
G - 4 RUDDER ANGLE/POSITION
INDICATOR
A.rudder.angle/position.indicator.is.a.device.that.
indicates.the.location.of.the.rudders.relative.to.the.
straight.ahead.position..Such.a.unit.is.provided.on..
the.inboard.Vista .models.and.consists.of.a.gauge..
®
on.the.dash.and.an.electrical.sending.unit.connected.
to.a.rudder.tiller.arm.or.the.steering.assembly...
See.Figures.G-2.&.G-3.
Steering Systems - Section G
The.reading.on.the.gauge.can.be.adjusted.by.loosen-
ing.the.three.screws.securing.the.electrical.sending.
unit.and.turning.the.sending.unit.either.clockwise.and.
counterclockwise.slightly..The.reading.will.vary.
accordingly.
Figure G-3: Hydraulic Steering
G - 5 PROPELLER TORQUE
The.propeller.rotation.of.a.single.engine.operation.will.
exert.a.directional.force.on.the.steering.system..This.
can.cause.the.steering.to.be.harder.in.one.direction.
than.the.other,.and.is.called.propeller.torque.
Propeller.torque.can.also.cause.the.boat.to.wander.
(not.follow.a.straight.line).when.operated.at.low.
speeds..This.condition.is.normal.and.can.be.corrected.
only.by.increasing.engine.rpm..Wind,.water.currents.
and.play.in.steering.components.can.cause.equivalent.
effects.
G - 6 STEERING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
A.periodic.inspection.of.all.stern.drive.steering.cables,.
linkage.and.helm.assemblies.should.be.made..With.
inboard.models.a.periodic.inspection.of.the.helm.
pump.and.reservoir,.hydraulic.hoses,.the.hydraulic.
cylinder,.tie.bar.assembly,.bearing,.seals,.rudder.
angle.sender.and.rudder.should.be.made..See.
Figures.G-4.-.G-6..Signs.of.corrosion,.cracking,.
loosening.of.fastenings,.excessive.wear,.or.deteriora-
tion.should.be.immediately.corrected..Failure.to.do.so.
could.lead.to.steering.system.failure.and.correspond-
ing.loss.of.control.
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