MTU 16V2000M72 - Operation; Putting the engine into operation after extended out-of-service periods (>3 months)

5 Operation
5.1 Putting the engine into operation after extended out-of-service
periods (>3 months)
Preconditions
☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
☑ MTU Preservation and Represervation Instructions (A001070/..) available.
Putting the engine into operation (out-of-service period > 3 months)
Item Action
Engine Depreserve (→ MTU Preservation and Represervation Instructions
A001070/..).
Lube oil system Check engine oil level (→ Page 134).
Fuel prefilter Fill with fuel (→ Page 126).
Fuel prefilter, pressure gage Align adjustable pointer with position of pressure indicator (→ Page 118).
Fuel system Vent (→ Page 115).
Raw water pump (if located
above waterline)
Prime (approx. 3 to 4 liters).
Filling point (→ Page 140).
Coolant circuit If engine is out of service for more than one year, change engine coolant
(→ Page 146).
Coolant circuit Check coolant level (→ Page 145).
Coolant circuit Heat engine coolant with coolant preheating unit.
Engine Control Unit ECU Check plug connections (→ Page 163).
Engine Interface Module EIM Check plug connections (→ Page 165).
Engine Monitoring Unit EMU Check plug connections (→ Page 164).
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