MTU 16V2000M96L - Operation; Putting the engine into operation after extended out-of-service periods (>3 months)

4 Operation
4.1 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 118).
Fuel prefilter Fill with fuel (→ Page 108).
Fuel prefilter, pressure gage Align adjustable pointer with position of pressure indicator (→ Page 100).
Fuel system Vent (→ Page 94).
Raw water pump (if located
above waterline)
Prime (approx. 3 to 4 liters).
Filling point (→ Page 123).
Coolant circuit If engine is out of service for more than one year, change engine coolant
(→ Page 127).
Coolant circuit Check coolant level (→ Page 126).
Coolant circuit Heat engine coolant with coolant preheating unit.
Engine Control Unit ECU Check plug connections (→ Page 147).
Engine Interface Module EIM Check plug connections (→ Page 149).
Engine Monitoring Unit EMU Check plug connections (→ Page 148).
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