Operation 3–01
3.1 Putting the engine into operation after extended
out-of-service periods (>3 months)
Preconditions
• Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
• MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specification (A001061/..) is available.
Putting the engine into operation after extended out-of-service-periods (>3 months)
Item Task
Engine Depreserve (→ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specification A001061/..).
Lube oil system Check oil level (→ Page 6 – 41);
Fuel prefilter Prime (→ Page 6 – 32).
Fuel prefilter, pressure gauge Align adjustable pointer with position of pressure indicator ( → Page 6 – 27).
Fuel system Vent (→ Page 6 – 23).
Cooling system If engine is out of service for more than one year, change engine coolant
(→ Page 6 – 45);
Change charge-air coolant (→ Page 6 – 51).
Cooling system Check engine coolant level (→ Page 6 – 46);
Check charge-air coolant level (→ Page 6 – 52).
Cooling system Preheat coolant with preheating unit.
ECU Check plug-in connections (→ Page 6 – 65).
Monitoring equipment Carry out lamp test (see manufacturer’s documentation).
Engine/generator control system Switch ON;
Select operating mode, e.g. MANUAL OPERATION, AUTOMATIC
OPERATION.
M015560/00E 03-05 ©MTU
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