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 TM 55-1905-242-14
0023 00
DIESEL GENERATOR STARTUP (continued)
b.
Once the engine starts, shut it off immediately and reinstall the impeller.
c.
After installing the impeller, restart the engine and check the exhaust overboard outlet for the presence of sufficient
water flow.
5.
Release both switches (9 and 10) as soon as the engine starts.
6.
Allow the engine to run at no load for 5 minutes to warm up. As the engine is warming up, observe the following gauges:
a.
Oil pressure (11): should be above 15 lb/in (1 bar). If the oil pressure falls below this value, stop the generator
engine by referring to the Generator Engine Shutdown procedure in this work package and refer to the troubleshoot-
ing section in the diesel generator service manual identified in WP 0225 00.
b.
Engine coolant temperature (12): must be below 200 F (93.3 C). If the engine coolant temperature exceeds this
value, stop the generator engine by referring to the Generator Engine Shutdown procedure in this work package and
refer to the troubleshooting section in the diesel generator service manual identified in WP 0225 00.
c.
DC Voltmeter (13): Should read between 11 and 15 volts at 80 F (26.7 C). If the charging rate falls outside these
values, stop the generator engine by referring to the Generator Engine Shutdown procedure in this work package
and refer to the troubleshooting section in the diesel generator service manual identified in WP 0225 00.
7.
After allowing the engine to warm up, place the diesel generator online by following these steps:
a.
Ensure that all of the circuit breakers in the 220/110 V distribution box are in the OFF position.
b.
Place the shore power transfer switch (8) in the GENERATOR position.
c.
Set to ON the circuit breakers in the 220/110 V distribution box as necessary for the operating condition.
MANEUVERING
1.
Release and cast off all mooring lines between the LCM-8 Mod 2 and the pier. Stow all mooring lines.
2.
Marine transmission gear engagement is controlled by the propulsion controls (14). Shift the propulsion controls (14)
into AHEAD or ASTERN by moving the appropriate propulsion control forward or aft, respectively. AHEAD and
ASTERN are identified by a detent feel at approximately 30 degrees from the vertical.
3.
Engine speed is controlled by the propulsion controls (14). The farther the propulsion control is moved away from
vertical, the higher the engine speed.
4.
When the LCM-8 Mod 2 is operating in open water without obstruction, steering is accomplished by turning the
helm (15).
! CAUTION
Do not shift the propulsion controls from AHEAD through NEUTRAL to ASTERN or
vice versa at engine speeds over 800 r/min. Shifting through NEUTRAL at high engine
speeds can damage the marine transmissions and the rest of the propulsion system.
Allow engine speed to fall below 800 r/min before shifting from NEUTRAL into another
mode.
5.
When operating in close quarters, such as when maneuvering near a pier, near another vessel, or in a narrow waterway,
the LCM-8 Mod 2 may be most effectively steered by utilizing the marine transmissions via the propulsion controls (14).
To steer with the marine transmissions:
a.
To turn the bow to port, position the starboard propulsion control AHEAD and the port propulsion control ASTERN.
b.
To turn the bow to starboard, position the starboard propulsion control ASTERN and the port propulsion control
AHEAD.
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