MTU 18V2000G65 - 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 Specifications (A001070/..) are available.
Putting the PowerPack into operation after extended out-of-service-periods
(>3 months)
Item Action
Engine Depreserve (→ MTU Preservation and Represervation Specifications
A001070/..).
Lube oil system Check engine oil level (→ Page 116);
Fuel prefilter Fill with fuel (→ Page 106).
Fuel prefilter, pressure
gauge
Align adjustable pointer with position of pressure indicator (→ Page 103).
Fuel system Vent (→ Page 100).
Coolant circuit If engine is out of service for more than one year, change engine coolant
(→ Page 120).
Change charge-air coolant (→ Page 128).
Coolant circuit Check engine coolant level (→ Page 119);
Check charge-air coolant level (→ Page 129).
Coolant circuit Heat engine coolant with coolant preheating unit.
Engine governor Check plug-in connections (→ Page 141).
Monitoring system Carry out lamp test (see manufacturer's documentation).
Engine/generator control
system
Switch ON;
select operating mode, e.g. MANUAL, AUTOMATIC OPERATION.
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