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AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT ON BOARD
Studio ti 03312 540-04usa
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5.2 RUDDERS STROKE (TRAVEL) CHECK
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Turn on the helm system electrical power and activate the hydraulic
power unit.
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Bring the rudders to the center. Observe the tiller angle indicator.
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Turn the drive wheel all the way to one side, counting the number of
turns to the end of the stroke (travel). Observe the angle between the
rudders and the centerline (keel line) of the yacht as shown on the
tiller angle indicator.
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Turn the drive wheel all the way to the other side, counting the turns
to the end of the stroke (travel). Observe the angle indicated on the
tiller angle indicator.
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The number of wheel turns must be about the same in both directions.
The angle between rudders and keel line should also be equal on
each side.
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When the check is completed, bring the rudders to the center.
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WARNING
Should you find remarkable inaccuracy or anomaly when testing rudder
stroke, please contact the BERTRAM Service Department.
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WARNING
The hydraulic power unit to operate must be electrically powered by the
circuit breaker located on the main electric panel.
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