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 TM 55-1905-242-14
OPERATOR, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
FOR LANDING CRAFT, MECHANIZED (LCM-8) (ALL VESSELS WITH MOD 2 APPLICATION)
OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
UNUSUAL ENVIRONMENT/WEATHER
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
Propulsion Engine Starting
When ambient temperatures are below 40 F (4.4 C), the propulsion engines may require the use of a starting fluid. To start
the propulsion engines using a starting fluid, follow this procedure:
1.
Prepare the engine for starting as described in WP 0023 00.
2.
Cycle the starboard propulsion control (1) from full speed ASTERN to full speed AHEAD to ensure unrestricted
operation through the control's entire range of motion. Return the propulsion control to NEUTRAL after cycling.
NEUTRAL
AHEAD
PU
LL
THROTTLE
1
ASTERN
NAVIGATIONLIGHTSWITCHTABLE
2
CONDITION
ROTSW
TOGSW
SECURED
OFF
OFF
UNDERWAY
1
1
NOTUNDERCOMMAND
MAKINGWAY
1&2
OFF
NOTMAKINGWAY
2
OFF
AGROUND
2
2
ANCHOR
OFF
2
LOWOILPRESSURE
PORT
STBD
HIGHWATERTEMP
0028 00-1
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