TM 55-1925-273-10-1
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
INLAND AND COASTAL LARGE TUG (LT)
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
BOW THRUSTER
INITIAL SETUP:
Personnel Required:
One Watercraft Engineer, 88L
PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to provide instructions for the normal startup and operation of the bow thruster.
1.
Align the fuel oil system by placing the following valves in the OPEN position:
a.
FO-33, F.O. RTN TO DAY TK. PORT (figure 1, item 1), located in the engine room aft on the port bulkhead
b.
FO-13, F.O. SERV. SUCT. PORT (figure 1, item 2), (remote operator in the main deck fan room)
c.
Fuel filter/water separator inlet and outlet valves (figure 1, item 3), located on the bow thruster engine
d.
FO-30, F.O. SPLY TO BOW THRUSTER ENG (figure 1, item 4)
3
2
4
5
1
FO-33
FO-13
6
AMS 1
CA-5
AE-28
11
FO-30
ASW-17
CA-62
ASW-18
ASW-21
ASW-22
7
9
8
10
Figure 1. Bow Thruster Valve Locations
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