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General Information 

 

Introduction 

This manual will give you information regarding the 
installation,  operation,  and  maintenance  of  the 
U360 Steerable Strut Drive. 
 
The  efficiency  of  a  unit and  the  length of  service  it 
gives  are  in  the  hands  of  the  operator  of  this 
equipment. 

Inspection 

and 

preventative 

maintenance  measures  carried  out  on  a  regular 
schedule will insure long and trouble-free operation. 
It is, therefore, to the operator’s advantage to study 
and  to  follow  the  outlined  installation  and 
maintenance instructions. 
 
For  warranty  protection,  your  drive  must  be 
installed to the specification outlined in this manual 
and  be  equipped  with  a  7-500-235  coupling 
assembly  and  shear  pin.  Shear  pins  must  meet 
Hydro Drive Specifications (Part No. 1030-11). 
 

Description 

The U360 Strut Drive is a propulsion system which 
is  equipped  with  a  propeller  strut  which  can  be 
rotated  continuously  through  a full  360°  so that full 
thrust can be directed in any direction. 
 
The drive consists of six functional assemblies: the 
upper housing assembly, center housing assembly, 
vertical 

housing 

assembly, 

lower 

housing 

assembly,  hydraulic  system  assembly,  and  power 
steering assembly. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
The drive is rated for 100 horsepower at 2400 RPM 
continuous  operation  and  for  130  horsepower  at 
2800  RPM  intermittent  operation.  The  output  shaft 
of  the  engine  must  rotate  counter-clockwise  when 
looking at the end of the shaft. Drive weight  is 370 
pounds, including oil. 
 
Power  is  transmitted  from  the  engine  to  the  drive 
through  a  two-joint  assembly  incorporating  a  slip 
joint  together  with  a  tubular  connecting  shaft.  The 
drive input flange must be equipped with a torsional 
vibration  damper.  For  trouble-free  operation,  the 
drive and engine must be carefully aligned. 
 
The  propeller  is  driven  through  two  sets  of  spiral 
bevel gears. One set of gears is locked in the upper 
housing  and  the  second  in  the  lower  housing.  The 
total reduction ratio is 2:1. 
 
The  hydraulic  system  is  comprised  of  a  high-
pressure oil pump, oil filter, oil cooler, reservoir tank 
and  steering  motor.  The  hydraulic  system  includes 
the lubrication system and power steering system. 
 
The high-pressure pump delivers constant power to 
the  steering  motor  at  all  times.  The  pump  also 
circulates the lubrication oil throughout the drive. 
 
Steering  ratio  is  1:1  (360°  rotation  of  the  steering 
wheel gives 360° rotation of the lower unit). 
 
Normal  operating  pressure  range  of  this  system  is 
between  2  and  10  PSI,  a  higher  pressure  will 
indicate a clogged oil filter only. 

Summary of Contents for 820

Page 1: ... 1 HYDRO DRIVE 360 UNIVERSAL DRIVE PARTS MAINTENANCE Olympic Drives Equipment Ltd 120 6751 Graybar Road Richmond BC Canada V6W 1H3 Telephone 604 207 8444 Fax 604 207 8441 ...

Page 2: ... to 24 diameter R H rotation Propeller Shaft 1 standard taper Weight 280 lbs Reduction Ratio 2 1 Gears Gleason system spiral bevel case hardened and precision ground Bearings Rolling element type throughout Mounting Perpendicular to hull surface Materials Housing Cast ductile iron Shafts Heat treated alloy steel Propeller Shaft Stainless Steel Lubrication Oil bath Olympic Drives Equipment Ltd ...

Page 3: ...ructions 5 GENERAL 5 INSPECTION 5 INSTALLATION 5 DRIVE SHAFT and UNIVERSAL JOINTS 6 SECTION III 7 Propeller Installation Removal Procedure 7 INSTALLATION 7 REMOVAL Always use puller 7 SECTION IV 8 Operating Instructions 8 GENERAL 8 LUBRICATION 8 INITIAL START CHECKLIST 8 Troubleshooting 9 PARTS LIST 10 ...

Page 4: ...wer steering assembly The drive is rated for 100 horsepower at 2400 RPM continuous operation and for 130 horsepower at 2800 RPM intermittent operation The output shaft of the engine must rotate counter clockwise when looking at the end of the shaft Drive weight is 370 pounds including oil Power is transmitted from the engine to the drive through a two joint assembly incorporating a slip joint toge...

Page 5: ...ng unit so the shaft centerline coincides with fore and aft centerline of engine 3 Install 3 8 inch diameter bolts washers lockwashers and nuts 4 Install drive shaft Make sure that angles of both joints are equal and lie in same plane Figure 2 NOTE A method of aligning the engine and drive is shown in Figure 3 Two accurate straight edges at least 18 inches long and a tape measure are required Plac...

Page 6: ...083 wall The maximum length of the drive line that can be used for the recommended RPM and horsepower measured between journal pivots is 65 inches and the minimum length is 12 3 8 inches Contact your local universal joint specialist for recommendations on your installation and for proper selection of the 1410 Series universal joints drive tube and slip joint to adapt to your engine Your universal ...

Page 7: ...lts 5 Block propeller close to hub using soft wood against firm footing and tighten center puller bolt If propeller does not break loose by hand with 15 long handle wrench apply flame heat to propeller hub but do not heat so that metal discolours If propeller was properly installed it should be off the taper Corrosion Protection To help prevent electrochemical corrosion each U360 drive is furnishe...

Page 8: ...oil level in oil reservoir tank daily Check for water in oil INITIAL START CHECKLIST 1 Before Running a Drain plugs installed b Drive unit lubricant level c Leakage oil lines and connections d Fasteners on drive and drive shaft 2 While Running a Leakage oil or water b Oil pressure gauge indication 3 After Running a Drive unit lubricant level b Water in lubrication oil c Leakage oil lines and conne...

Page 9: ...tion line Repair pump Replace filter element Check fittings and tighten where required Suction hose collapsed Replace suction hose Lower unit does not steer Obstruction jamming lower unit Remove obstruction Steering motor key on output shaft sheared Remove motor and replace key Oil pressure gauge does not respond at above 1000 RPM Low oil level Add oil to maintain proper level Pump not operating R...

Page 10: ...1 5102 2 Bearing tapered roller 56 5103 5104 1 Bearing tapered roller 57 5105 5106 1 Bearing tapered roller 58 5107 5108 1 Bearing tapered roller 59 5001 5002 1 Bearing tapered roller 60 5109 5110 1 Bearing tapered roller 61 6105 12 Lock washer ITEM PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION 62 6106 2 Lock washer 63 5112 1 Bearing needle 64 5113 1 Bearing inner race 65 5114 1 Bearing 66 5115 1 Bearing 67 5122 2 O Ri...

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