Operation 3–09
3.9 After stopping the e ngine – putting the engine out of service
Preconditions
• MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specification (A001061/..) is available.
After stopping the engine
Item Task
Cooling system Drain engine coolant (→ Page 6 – 44);
Drain charge-air coolant (→ Page 6 – 50) if:
• freezing temperatures are expected and the engine is to remain out of
service for an extended period and coolant has no antifreeze additive;
• the engine room is not heated;
• the coolant is not maintained at a suitable temperature;
• the antifreeze concentration is insufficient for the engine-room
temperature;
• antifreeze concentration is 50% and engine-room temperature is below
-40
C.
Engine/generator control system Switch OFF.
Air intake and exhaust system If the engine is to remain out of service for more than 1 week, seal the engine’s
air and exhaust sides. If the engine is to remain out of service for more than
1 month, carry out preservation (→ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specification
A001061/..).
M015560/00E 03-05 ©MTU
To Next Page