Operation 3–05
3.5 Operational checks
DANGER
Unguarded rotating and moving engine components.
Risk of serious injury – danger to life!
• Take special care when working on a running engine.
WARNING
Engine noise above 85 dB (A).
Risk of damage to hearing!
• Wear ear protectors.
Operational checks
Item Task
Control and display panels Check indicated operating parameters (speed, temperatures, pressures).
Engine under load
Engine at nominal speed
Check engine/plant and all pipework visually for l eaks, rectify any leaks with
the engine stopped.
Check for abnormal running noises and vibrations.
Fuel prefilter Check if indicated differential pressure is within the limit (→ Page 6 – 27).
Exhaust system Check exhaust color (→ Page 5 – 01).
Intercooler Check condensate drain(s) for water discharge and obstruction
(→ Page 6 – 34).
Air filter Check signal ring position of service indicator (→ Page 6 – 37);
Replace air filter (→ Page 6 – 35), if the signal ring is completely visible in
the service indicator control window.
Coolant pump Check relief bore (→ Page 6 – 47).
Compressed-air system (if
installed)
Check operating pressure at pressure gauge.
Fill compressed-air tank to maximum pressure;
Dr
ain condensate from compressed-air tank, pressure drop must not exceed 1
bar.
M015560/00E 03-05 ©MTU
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