S53-053 Panther
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Engine
Engine controls
The engine is controlled using a Deepsea E400 control unit (Fig. 53 DU), which is located on the control cabinet
(Fig. 53 DR).
The engine can be started as follows:
Step Condition
Information
Remark(s)
Fig.
Switch/item
1.
Make sure all hydraulic controls are in
neutral
53 DS
2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9
2.
Start the engine
Push start button
53 DU
6
3.
Increase the engine rpm if required
53 DU
7
Hare, rpm up;
Turtle, rpm down
Maximum = 1800
Minimum = 900
53 DU
7,8
The engine can be stopped as follows:
Step Condition
Information
Remark(s)
Fig.
Switch/item
1.
Decrease the engine rpm to stationary
53 DU
8
Hare, rpm up;
Turtle, rpm down
Maximum = 1800
Minimum = 900
53 DU
7, 8
2.
Stop the engine
Push stop button
53 DU
4
If necessary, the engine starts a cool
down period of a maximum of 1
minute. During this minute the engine
will run on idle speed. Afterwards the
engine will shut down automatically.
If necessary, push the stop button
twice to stop the engine immediately.
3.
Turn off ignition key
Turn switch
counter-
clockwise
53 DM
1
Make sure all hydraulic controls are in neutral position before starting the engine
