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RudderAlignment Procedures:
NOTICE
Only use manufacturer’s suggested hydraulic
fluid. The hydraulic steering uses a fluid which
meets Mil H5606 specifications. Please note
that automatictransmissionfluid(Dexron II) may
be used in an emergency. Never use brake
fluid.
1.
2.
DimensionAmust be 1/2” to 3/4” larger than dimen-
sion B.
DimensionA & B must be measured between the
inside faces and at the bottom of the rudders.
NOTICE
A slight clicking sound may be heard as the
wheel is turned. This sound is the opening and
closing of valves in the helm unit; this is normal.
Additionalinformationonsteeringoperationcanbefound
in your Engine Owner's manual.
G - 2 STEERINGLOAD
A load is placed on the steering system by the propeller
torque, and/or water flowing past the rudder. The steer-
ing system is designed to normalize the effort required to
Figure G2: Rudder Alignment Specifications
turn the steering wheel throughout the average operating G - 4 RUDDERANGLE/POSITIONINDICATOR
speed range and general rudder position. This is an ad-
vantage when the boat is on plane. This can be some- Arudderangle/positionindicatorisadevicethatindicates
what of a disadvantage at lower speeds in that the steer- the location of the rudders relative to the straight ahead
ingeffortisnotreducedtoalevelwhereitcanbewheeled position. Such a unit is provided on the 378 Vista™ and
“lock to lock” without a concentrated turning effort.
consists of a gauge on the dash and an electrical send-
ing unit connected to a rudder tiller arm or the steering
assembly. See Figures G2 & G3.
Steering effort can vary significantly with engine
acceleration, steering angle, trim angle, and sea
condition. Be prepared for additional steering
loads at all times.
The reading on the gauge can be adjusted by loosening
the three screws securing the electrical sending unit and
turning the sending unit either clockwise and counter-
clockwise slightly. The reading will vary accordingly.
G - 3
RUDDER
The 378’s dual v-drives have two rudders. These are
coupled together at the tiller arms by a tie bar. The rud-
ders are toed-in at the front to provide maximum stability
on straight ahead runs and proper tracking through cor-
ners. 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 G2, G3, & G4.
Figure G3: Hydraulic Steering
378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual
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