Waterjet - Flushing From Lop (Optional) - MTU 12 V 4000 M73 x Operating Instructions Manual

4.15 Waterjet – Flushing from LOP (optional)
Preconditions
☑ LOCAL OPERATION illuminated pushbutton is lit brightly (local operating mode is active).
☑ Vessel is at a standstill and waterjet bucket is below the waterline.
☑ Engine speed is in engagement window.
☑ No external engagement interlock is active.
NOTICE
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
98 | Operation | MS150045/02E 2013-07
Measure
Press FLUSH illuminated pushbutton and keep pressed (→ Page 82).
• FLUSH pushbutton flashes.
Gearbox is engaged astern.
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After receiving the feedback signal from coupling, the FLUSH pushbut-
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ton is illuminated brightly.
Release FLUSH illuminated pushbutton.
• FLUSH pushbutton flashes.
Gearbox is disengaged (neutral position).
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Illumination of FLUSH pushbutton is switched off as soon as the feed-
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back signal from coupling is received.