Perkins M92B, User Handbook Manual

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Chapter 3 N37347
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Free rotation of the propeller shaft or “trailing”
The propeller shaft of both the Newage PRM 500D and the Hurth 45 A reverse gearboxes can be allowed to
turn continuously with the control lever in the neutral position.
The recommendations of the manufacturer of the reverse gearbox must be followed.
Operation of the lever for gear selection
Newage PRM 500D reverse gearbox (C)
For same-as-crankshaft rotation, move the lever to the position (C1).
To put the reverse gearbox into neutral, move the lever to the centre position (C2).
For opposite-to-crankshaft rotation, move the lever to the position (C3).
Hurth 45 A (D)
For same-as-crankshaft rotation, move the lever to the position (D3).
To put the reverse gearbox into neutral, move the lever to the position (D2).
For opposite-to-crankshaft rotation, move the lever to the position (D1).