TM 5-1940-322-10
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STEERING (Contd)
STEERING, USING STEERING WHEEL AND SCOOP REVERSE DEFLECTOR CONTROL
WARNING
Do not attempt to make turns at high engine rpm using
the scoop controls. Failure to comply may result in injury
or death to personnel and equipment damage.
NOTE
Using both steering wheel and scoop controls allows boat
to turn within its own length.
1. To make tight turn to starboard while going forward at 1,000 rpm or less, turn
STEERING WHEEL (1) fully clockwise and pull starboard SCOOP REVERSE
DEFLECTOR control lever (3) back to full reverse position. Leave port SCOOP
REVERSE DEFLECTOR control lever (2) in full forward position.
2. To make tight turn to port while going forward at 1,000 rpm or less, turn
STEERING WHEEL (1) fully counterclockwise and pull port SCOOP REVERSE
DEFLECTOR control lever (2) back to full reverse position. Leave starboard
SCOOP REVERSE DEFLECTOR control lever (3) in full forward position.
3. To recover from tight turn while going forward, reduce engine rpms, position
both SCOOP REVERSE DEFLECTOR control levers (2) and (3) to full forward
position before completing turn, and center STEERING WHEEL (1).
4. To make tight turn to starboard while going backward, turn STEERING
WHEEL (1) fully counterclockwise and push port SCOOP REVERSE
DEFLECTOR control lever (2) to full forward position. Leave starboard SCOOP
REVERSE DEFLECTOR control lever (3) in full reverse position.
5. To make tight turn to port while going backward, turn STEERING WHEEL (1)
fully clockwise and push starboard SCOOP REVERSE DEFLECTOR control
lever (3) to full forward position. Leave port SCOOP REVERSE DEFLECTOR
control lever (2) in full reverse position.
6. To recover from tight turn while going backward, reduce engine rpms, position
both SCOOP REVERSE DEFLECTOR control levers (2) and (3) to full reverse
position before completing turn, and center STEERING WHEEL (1).
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