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TM-55-1905-222-14 Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM-8) (ROHR and Gunderson Models) (1905-01-284-2647 AND 1905-01-284-2648) Manual

LCM-8 Operation-cont.

TM 55-1905-222-14

2.4.2 LCM-8 Operation. Both propulsion engines are used during normal operation. After the engine warm-up and

verification that all systems are operating normally, perform the following procedure:

RELEASE AND Cast off the mooring lines between LCM-8 and the dock. Stow mooring lines.

Shift the propulsion controls (1) from NEUTRAL position into FWD or REV gear position which is identified by

a detent feel at approximately 30 degrees from the vertical.

Proceed with caution using the steering wheel and the propulsion controls to maneuver the LCM-8 away from

the dock.

CAUTION

Do not shift the propulsion controls from AHEAD mode to the ASTERN mode or rice

versa through the NEUTRAL position at engine speeds over 800 RPM. Shifting

gear mode through NEUTRAL at high engine speeds will strain the marine

transmission, cause excessive friction in the clutch mechanism, and produce a

damaging shock load on the propulsion machinery. Reduce engine speed to IDLE

(550 rpm) before shifting from one gear mode to another.

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