MTU 16V 2000 M72 - Operation; Engine - Putting the engine into operation (out of service > 3 months)

4 Operation
4.1 Engine – Putting the engine into operation (out of service > 3
months)
Preconditions
☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available.
Putting the engine into operation (out-of-service period > 3 months)
Item Measure
Engine Depreserve (→ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications A001061/..).
Lube oil system Check engine oil level (→ Page 102).
Fuel prefilter Fill with fuel (→ Page 95).
Align adjustable pointer with position of pressure indicator (→ Page 91).
Fuel system Vent (→ Page 88).
Raw water pump (if located
above waterline)
Fill with water (approx. 3 – 4 liters).
Filling point (→ Page 109).
Coolant circuit If engine is out of service for more than one year, change engine coolant
(→ Page 116).
Check coolant level (→ Page 115).
Heat engine coolant with coolant preheating unit.
Engine control system Switch on (→ Operating Instructions for BlueVision).
Engine Start (→ Operating Instructions for BlueVision ).
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