MTU 12 V 2000 M96L - User Manual

Operating Instructions
Diesel engine
12 V 2000 M86
12 V 2000 M96
12 V 2000 M96L
16 V 2000 M86
16 V 2000 M96
16 V 2000 M96L
MS150119/00E

Summary

Safety

Important requirements for all products

Product identification, safe use parameters, and guidelines for modifications.

Personnel and organizational requirements

Manual distribution, personnel training, and protective equipment requirements.

Transport

Safe procedures for lifting, securing, and setting down the engine during transport.

Safety requirements for startup and operation

Pre-startup checks, operational monitoring, and emergency stop procedures.

Safety requirements for maintenance and repair work

Safety measures before, during, and after maintenance and repair tasks.

Fire prevention and environmental protection, fluids and lubricants, auxiliary materials

Guidelines for fire prevention, environmental protection, and handling fluids.

Standards for safety notices in the text

Explanation of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE symbols.

General Information

Torque specifications for screws and nuts

Tightening torques for various screw and nut standards as per MTN 5008.

Engine side and cylinder designations

Explanation of engine side (A/B) and cylinder numbering conventions.

Product description

Overview of engine systems: fuel, turbocharging, lubrication, cooling, and electronics.

Engine layout

Diagrams and labels identifying engine components at free and driving ends.

Sensors and actuators - Overview

Identification and monitoring functions of engine sensors and actuators.

Technical Data

12 V 2000 M86;M96;M96 L engine data

Reference conditions, power ratings, general conditions, and model-specific data.

16 V 2000 M86;M86;M96 L engine data

Reference conditions, power ratings, general conditions, and model-specific data.

Firing order

Specifies the firing sequence for 12V and 16V engine configurations.

Engine - Main dimensions

Provides length, width, and height dimensions for different engine models.

Operation

Putting the engine into operation after extended out-of-service periods (>3 months)

Steps for recommissioning an engine after prolonged storage or inactivity.

Engine - Putting into operation after scheduled out-of-service period

Procedures for recommissioning an engine after a standard service period.

Operational checks

Visual inspection and checks for engine under load and at nominal speed.

Starting the engine

Preconditions and methods for starting the engine from various control points.

Engine - Shutdown

Procedures for safely stopping the engine from different control points.

Emergency engine stop

How to initiate an emergency stop and its implications for the engine.

After stopping the engine

Measures to take after stopping the engine, especially for extended periods.

Plant - Cleaning

Safety precautions and procedures for cleaning the engine and plant.

Maintenance

Maintenance task reference table [QL1]

Table referencing maintenance tasks and their corresponding page numbers.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Common engine issues and corrective actions, categorized by symptom.

Task Description

SOLAS

Procedures related to SOLAS shielding installation.

Engine - Barring manually

Manual procedure for rotating the engine crankshaft.

Engine - Cranking on starting system

Procedure for cranking the engine using the starter system.

Instructions and comments on endoscopic and visual examination of cylinder liners

Terms and explanations for assessing cylinder liner condition.

Cylinder liner - Endoscopic examination

Detailed steps for conducting an endoscopic examination of cylinder liners.

Crankcase breather - Cleaning oil pre-separator element

Steps for cleaning the oil pre-separator element in the crankcase breather.

Crankcase breather - Oil separator element replacement, diaphragm check and replacement

Procedures for replacing the oil separator element and checking the diaphragm.

Cylinder head cover - Removal and installation

Steps for removing and installing the cylinder head cover.

Valve clearance - Check and adjustment

Procedure for checking and adjusting valve clearance.

HP fuel pump - Filling with engine oil

Process of filling the HP fuel pump with engine oil before installation.

Injector - Replacement

General procedure for replacing injectors.

Injector - Removal and installation

Detailed steps for removing and installing engine injectors.

Fuel system - Venting

Procedure for venting the fuel system.

Fuel filter - Replacement

Steps for replacing the fuel filter.

Fuel prefilter - Differential pressure check and adjustment of gauge

Checking and adjusting the differential pressure gauge on the fuel prefilter.

Fuel prefilter - Draining

Procedure for draining water and contaminants from the fuel prefilter.

Fuel prefilter - Flushing

Steps for flushing the fuel prefilter.

Fuel prefilter - Filter element replacement

Replacing the filter element in the fuel prefilter.

Intercooler - Checking condensate drain line for coolant discharge and obstruction

Checking the intercooler's condensate drain line for blockages.

Air filter - Replacement

Procedures for replacing and installing the air filter.

Air filter - Removal and installation

Detailed steps for removing and installing the air filter.

Service indicator - Signal ring position check

Checking the signal ring position on the air filter service indicator.

Starter - Condition check

Checking the condition and mounting of the starter.

Engine oil - Level check

Checking the engine oil level before and after operation.

Engine oil - Change

Procedure for changing the engine oil, including extraction and filling.

Engine oil filter - Replacement

Steps for replacing the engine oil filter.

Engine coolant drain and venting points

Identification of points for draining and venting engine coolant.

Engine coolant - Level check

Methods for checking the engine coolant level via filler neck or sensor.

Engine coolant - Change

Procedure for changing the engine coolant.

Engine coolant - Draining

Steps for draining the engine coolant.

Engine coolant - Filling

Procedure for filling the engine coolant, including thermal stress warning.

HT coolant pump - Relief bore check

Checking the relief bore of the HT coolant pump for discharge.

Engine coolant - Sample extraction and analysis

Procedures for extracting and analyzing engine coolant samples.

Charge-air coolant - Draining

Procedure for draining the charge-air coolant.

Raw water pump - Relief bore check

Checking the relief bore of the raw water pump.

Engine mounting - Checking securing screws for firm seating

Checking and tightening engine mounting securing screws.

Engine mounting - Checking condition of resilient mounts

Inspecting engine resilient mounts for cracks or deformation.

Drive belt - Condition check

Checking the condition of drive belts.

Battery-charging generator drive - Drive belt replacement

Procedure for replacing the drive belt for the battery-charging generator.

Еngine wiring ‒ Check

Checks for engine wiring harness, cable clamps, and connectors.

Engine governor and connectors - Cleaning

Cleaning engine governor housing and connectors.

EMU and connectors - Cleaning

Cleaning EMU (Engine Monitoring Unit) and its connectors.

Engine governor plug connections - Check

Checking engine governor plug connections for secure seating.

Engine Monitoring Unit EMU 8 - Plug connections check

Checking plug connections for the Engine Monitoring Unit (EMU).

Interface module EIM plug connections - Check

Checking plug connections for the Engine Interface Module (EIM).

Engine Control Unit - Self-test

Performing a self-test on the Engine Control Unit (ECU).

Engine governor ECU 9 - Removal and installation

Procedures for removing and installing the Engine Governor ECU.

Engine Monitoring Unit - Removal and installation

Procedures for removing and installing the Engine Monitoring Unit.

Engine Interface Module EIM - Removal and installation

Procedures for removing and installing the Engine Interface Module (EIM).

Diagnostic features of EIM

Explanation of the diagnostic (DILA) and fuse (SILA) lamps on the EIM.

Appendix A

List of abbreviations

Alphabetical list of abbreviations and their explanations used in the manual.

MTU contact persons;service partners

Information on local support, 24h hotline, and spare parts service contacts.

Appendix B

Special Tools

List of special tools with part numbers and usage references.

MTU 12 V 2000 M96L Specifications

General

Brand	MTU
Model	12 V 2000 M96L
Category	Engine
Language	English