[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 46, Volume 4] [Revised as of October 1, 2006] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 46CFR97.37-33] [Page 76-77] TITLE 46_SHIPPING (This book contains parts 90 to 139) CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED) PART 97_OPERATIONS--Table of Contents Subpart 97.37_Markings for Fire and Emergency Equipment, Etc. Sec. 97.37-33 Instructions for changing steering gear. (a) Instructions in at least \1/2\ inch letters and figures shall be posted in the steering engine room, relating in order, the different steps to be taken in changing to the emergency steering gear. Each clutch, gear, wheel, lever, valve, or switch which is used during the changeover shall be numbered or lettered on a metal plate or painted so that the markings can be recognized at a reasonable distance. The instructions shall indicate each clutch or pin to be ``in'' or ``out'' and each valve or switch [[Page 77]] which is to be ``opened'' or ``closed'' in shifting to any means of steering for which the vessel is equipped. Instructions shall be included to line up all steering wheels and rudder amidship before changing gears. (b) [Reserved]