Emergency Steering

Emergency Alignment, Propulsion Unit

If a fault occurs which prevents one or several propulsion units from being operated with the steering wheel it is possible to align the propulsion unit(s) for straight forward operation manually using the description below.

If one or several propulsion units can be operated by the steering wheel, this emergency operation is not necessary.However,itcouldbethatthesteeringability is badly unbalanced if the non working propulsion unit(s) is locked in a disadvantageous angle, then alignment of the non working propulsion unit(s) will improve the steering ability. The operator determines whether the alignment is necessary or not, in order to maneuver the boat in a safe way to the nearest harbor.

If steering is out of order on all propulsion units, align all propulsion units and use control levers to steer the boat.

The tools needed during this operation are delivered in a special tool box together with the boat.

WARNING!

Working with or approaching a running engine is a safety risk. Watch out for rotating components and hot surfaces.

The following procedure can be carried out with the engines running, even though it is not recommended. Wear hearing protection when in the engine room as there is a risk of harmful sound levels.

1Unscrew and remove the plug (1). Disconnect the cablebypressingdownthelock(2)andatthesame time wiggle the connector in “forward” position.

2Connect the switch (3) and fit the red crank tool (4).

3Press the switch button (5) down and keep it pressed while turning the crank tool carefully to an end position (6). When the end position is reached, stop turning. The end position feels like a compression spring.

IMPORTANT!

Do not force the crank tool beyond the end position, it could damage the propulsion unit.

4Turn the crank tool back 75 turns (7). The propulsion unit is now aligned for straight forward motion.

5Remove the crank tool. Disconnect the switch (8) by pressing down the lock and at the same time unplugg the switch by slowly wiggling it. Screw back the plug (9).

6Reconnect the cable (10) you disconnected in step 1.

Emergency steering with control levers

Ifafaultoccurswhichpreventsallpropulsionunitsfrom being operated with the steering wheel, align all the propulsion units and use the steering method described below to reach nearest habor.

If one or several propulsion units can be operated by the steering wheel, the steering method described below is not needed.

Rotate the boat

Put one control lever in the position for forward and put the other control lever in the position for reverse. Use a suitable engine speed for maneuvring.

The direction of rotation is determined by the lever which is put in the position for reverse. If the boat is to move to starboard, the starboard control lever should be put in the position for reverse.

Steering the boat

Put the control levers in forward. Use a suitable engine speed for maneuvring.

The direction of the steering is determined by the use of the control levers. If the boat is to turn to starboard, reduce speed on starboard engine. The greater the difference in speed between the control levers the more the boat turns. To make a sharp turn, move one of the control lever to reverse for a moment.