STEERING SYSTEM
5.1
Your vessel is equipped with an Edson pedestal steering system.
Information on maintenance of this system is included on the next
two pages. Following is a list of Freedoms indicating which Edson
system each model has installed. This will make the Edson Pedestal
Maintenace Guide more useful.
Freedom 44 - Standard System
Freedom 39 Pilot - Pull-Pull System
Freedom 39 Express - Pull-Pull System
Freedom 36 - Radial Drive System
Freedom 32 - Radial Drive System
Freedom 30 - Radial Drive System
Additionally, an emergency tiller is provided. This is generally
stowed in either cockpit locker.
The emergency steering system may not allow as much rudder angle
as the pedestal steering system, and the force on the tiller can be
considerable, as the mechanical advantage in the pedestal system is
not used. Steering with the emergency tiller may be more convenient
if the steering wheel is removed from its h ub. This is readily done
by unscrewing the nut which holds the wheel on the hub, and pulling
the wheel off the hub. Each time the steering system is inspected,
check that the wheel has not seized on the hub, and can still be
readily removed. A light coating of grease on the hub is recommended to
prevent seizing.
Be certain to try out the emergency steering system while you
are becoming acquainted with your boat, and develop the procedures
necessary to rig the system quickly in the event of failure of the
pedestal system.
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