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MTU 12 V 4000 G23 User Manual

MTU 12 V 4000 G23
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Technical Documentation
Diesel Engine
12 V 4000 G23, G43
12 V 4000 G63, G83
16 V 4000 G23, G43
16 V 4000 G63, G83
Operating Instructions
M015710/01E
TP-6503

Table of Contents

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MTU 12 V 4000 G23 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine TypeDiesel
Model12 V 4000 G23
Number of Cylinders12
Cylinder ArrangementV
Bore170 mm
Stroke190 mm
Cooling SystemWater-cooled
ApplicationMarine, Power Generation

Summary

Safety

General conditions

General conditions for engine operation and safety requirements.

Personnel and organizational requirements

Requirements for personnel involved in operation, maintenance, and repair.

Transport

Guidelines and safety precautions for engine transport.

Safety requirements when working on the engine

Precautions and safety measures for maintenance and repair work.

Auxiliary materials, fire prevention and environmental protection

Handling of auxiliary materials, fire safety, and environmental protection measures.

Standards for warning notices in the publication

Explanation of signal words and warning notices used in the manual.

Product Summary

Engine Layout

Illustration and description of the engine's layout and components.

Engine Side and Cylinder Designations

Designation of engine sides and cylinders for identification.

Main Engine Dimensions

Specifications for the overall dimensions of the engine.

Firing Order

Sequence of cylinder firing for different engine configurations.

Final Compression Pressure

Specification for the final compression pressure of the engine.

Technical Data

Detailed technical specifications for various engine models and operating conditions.

Operation

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

Procedure for starting an engine after a long period of inactivity.

Putting the engine into operation after scheduled out-of-service-period

Procedure for starting an engine after a planned shutdown.

Starting the engine in manual mode

Step-by-step guide for starting the engine manually.

Emergency start (override mode)

Procedure for starting the engine in emergency situations using override mode.

Operational checks

Routine checks to perform during engine operation.

Stopping the engine in manual mode

Procedure for stopping the engine manually.

Emergency stop

Procedure for initiating an emergency engine stop.

After stopping the engine – engine remains ready for operation

Actions after stopping the engine when it remains ready for operation.

After stopping the engine – putting the engine out of service

Procedure for preparing the engine for extended out-of-service periods.

Maintenance

Preface

Introduction to the MTU maintenance concept and qualification levels.

Maintenance schedule matrix

Schedule outlining maintenance tasks based on operating hours and years.

Maintenance tasks

Detailed descriptions of maintenance tasks, intervals, and required qualifications.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Guidance for diagnosing and resolving engine problems.

Engine governor ADEC (ECU 7) for Series 4000 genset engines - Fault messages

List and explanation of fault codes generated by the engine control unit.

Annex

Manufacturer’s documentation

Reference to manufacturer's documentation for further details.

MTU contact person/service partner

Information on finding MTU contacts and service partners.

Abbreviations

List of abbreviations and their meanings used in the manual.

Index

Alphabetical index of topics covered in the manual with page references.

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