Waterjet - Flushing From Lop (Optional) - MTU V 4000 M70 Operating Instructions Manual

4.13 Waterjet – Flushing from LOP (optional)
Preconditions
☑ LOCAL OPERATION button is illuminated brightly (local operating mode is active).
☑ Vessel at a standstill and Waterjet bucket below the waterline.
☑ Engine speed is within range for clutch engagement.
☑ No external clutch engagement interlock is activated.
CAUTION
Waterjet flushing puts excessive strain on the bearings.
Bearing damage!
• Do not flush waterjet for too long.
• Follow instructions of the waterjet manufacturer.
Flushing with reversing gearbox and flushing mode
Item
LOP
LOP
100 | Operation | MW15412/05E 2011-11
Action
Press FLUSH button and keep pressed (→ Page 86) .
• FLUSH button flashes.
• Gearbox is engaged astern.
• After receiving the feedback signal from clutch, the FLUSH button is il‐
luminated brightly.
Release FLUSH button.
• FLUSH button flashes.
• Gearbox is disengaged (neutral position).
• Illumination of FLUSH button is switched off as soon as the feedback
signal from clutch is received.