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TM 55-1905-223-10
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Turn-on 24V System, (FIGURE 2-148), by setting PLTHSE BOW THRUSTER C.U. IND LT. ILLUM (1)
to ON position. (This panel is located in the Communications Area.)
NOTE
All diesel engines except main engines on the LCU have an Automatic Low Oil
Pressure Shutdown System.  This system will activate at a low oil pressure
condition and shut engine down.
b.
Waterjet Operation.
(1) On Engine Room Console (FIGURE 2-154), set CONTROL AIR SELECTOR (1) to bridge position.
(2) At Pilothouse Console (FIGURE 2-155), set CONTROL AIR VALVE (3) to UP position.
(3) On Bowthruster Waterjet Control Panel (FIGURE 2-156) insert key into SCHOTTEL unit ON slot (1)
and turn clockwise to ON position.
(4) Set Hydraulic pump ON switch (4) to ON position.
(5) Rotate STEERING port-starboard (3) joystick, in starboard direction for short pulse. Check THRUST
DIRECTION INDICATOR (2) moves to starboard.
(6) Rotate STEERING port-starboard (3)joystick, in port direction for short pulse. Check THRUST
DIRECTION INDICATOR (2) moves to port.
CAUTION
If engine fails to start within 30 seconds, release CRANK pushbutton. Wait 2
minutes to allow starter motor to cool before using it again.
(7) Press bowthruster start button (1, FIGURE 2-157) and check BOWTHRUSTER TACHOMETER (2,
FIGURE 2-155) for RPM. Tachometer should read 650 rpm.
(8) Go to page 6 on the MACHINERY PLANT MONITOR (4, FIGURE 2-155); check oil pressure (4 psi)
and water temp (1100F Min.).
(9) Using STEERING CONTROL JOYSTICK(3, FIGURE 2-156), set THRUST DIRECTION
INDICATOR (2) to desired direction.
(10) Engage waterjet clutch by pressing BOWTHRUSTER/FIRE PUMP THROTTLE/CLUTCH (1,
FIGURE 2-155), to right, to first indented position. To increase engine speed, continue to press
BOWTHRUSTER/ FIRE PUMP THROTTLE/CLUTCH lever (1), to right until desired engine speed is
reached.
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