MTU 12V1600 G20S User Manual

Operating InstructionsOperating Instructions
Diesel engineDiesel engine
8, 10, 12 V 1600 G10F, G20F8, 10, 12 V 1600 G10F, G20F
8, 10, 12 V 1600 G40F, G50F8, 10, 12 V 1600 G40F, G50F
8, 10, 12 V 1600 G70F, G80F8, 10, 12 V 1600 G70F, G80F
8, 12 V 1600 B30S8, 12 V 1600 B30S
8, 10 V 1600, B40S, B50F8, 10 V 1600, B40S, B50F
12 V 1600, B40S12 V 1600, B40S
8, 10, 12 V 1600 G10S, G20S8, 10, 12 V 1600 G10S, G20S
8, 10, 12 V 1600 G70S, G80S8, 10, 12 V 1600 G70S, G80S
MS150076/05EMS150076/05E

MTU 12V1600 G20S Specifications

General

Brand	MTU
Model	12V1600 G20S
Category	Engine
Language	English

Summary

Safety

1.2 Personnel and organizational requirements

Details personnel qualifications, responsibilities, and required PPE for safe operation.

1.4 Safety regulations for maintenance and repair work

Outlines crucial safety rules to follow before, during, and after maintenance and repair.

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

Covers fire prevention, noise, environmental protection, fluid handling, and disposal.

Technical Data

Operation

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

Steps for restarting an engine after prolonged storage (>3 months).

4.3 Engine start in manual operation (trials)

Instructions for starting the engine for testing or manual operation, including warnings.

4.4 Safety system – Override

Explains how to use the safety system override function, with associated warnings.

4.5 Operational checks

Details routine checks to perform on the engine during operation for safety and condition.

4.7 Emergency stop

Describes the emergency stop procedure, its consequences, and post-stop actions.

Maintenance

5.1 Maintenance and servicing

Overview of MTU's maintenance concept, general servicing principles, and notes.

5.2 Maintenance task reference table

A table listing maintenance tasks, intervals, and references to detailed procedures.

Troubleshooting

6.1 Troubleshooting

Lists common engine problems, probable causes, and recommended tasks for resolution.

Task Description

7.1 Engine

Covers barring with starting system and engine test runs.

7.2 Valve Drive

Includes checking/adjusting valve clearance and cylinder head cover maintenance.

7.3 Fuel System

Details procedures for venting the fuel system.

7.4 Fuel Filter

7.5 Air Filter

7.8 Lube Oil System, Lube Oil Circuit

Covers engine oil level check and oil change procedure.

7.9 Oil Filtration / Cooling

7.10 Coolant Circuit, General, High-Temperature Circuit

Covers coolant level check, change, draining, filling, and pump checks.

7.11 Belt Drive

7.12 Wiring (General) for Engine/Gearbox/Unit