MTU 12V4000M93 series, Operating Instructions Manual

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4.14 Clutch – Engagement at LOP
Preconditions
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Illuminated pushbutton LOCAL OPERATION brightly lit (local control mode is active).
☑ Engine speed is within range for clutch engagement.
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No external engagement interlock active.
DANGER
In Local mode, the propulsion plant is controlled from the engine room. The person controlling the ves-
sel has no visual contact with the surrounding area.
Risk of collision and serious injury!
• Only operate the vessel using the LOP when a second person is keeping lookout and is ready to alert
the person at the LOP to any potential hazards. These two persons must remain in direct voice con-
tact at all times, e.g. by radio.
Engaging clutch without reversing gearbox (CPP, WJ, VS)
Item Action
LOP Press illuminated pushbutton CLUTCH IN (→ Page 87).
• Illuminated pushbutton CLUTCH IN flashes.
• Clutch is engaged.
• After receiving the feedback signal from the clutch, illuminated pushbut-
ton CLUTCH IN lights up brightly.
Engaging clutch in ahead direction with reversing gearbox (FPP, WJ)
Item Action
LOP Press illuminated pushbutton CLUTCH AHEAD (→ Page 87).
• Illuminated pushbutton CLUTCH AHEAD flashes.
• Gearbox is engaged in AHEAD direction.
• After receiving the feedback signal from the clutch, illuminated pushbut-
ton CLUTCH AHEAD lights up brightly.
Engaging clutch in astern direction with reversing gearbox (FPP)
Item Action
LOP Press illuminated pushbutton CLUTCH ASTERN (→ Page 87).
• Illuminated pushbutton CLUTCH ASTERN flashes.
• Gearbox is engaged astern.
• After receiving the feedback signal from the clutch, illuminated pushbut-
ton CLUTCH ASTERN lights up brightly.
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