1 Safety
1.1 Important provisions for all products
Nameplate
The product is identified by nameplate, model designation or serial number and must match with the infor-
mation on the title page of this manual.
Nameplate, model designation or serial number can be found on the product.
All EU-certified engines delivered by MTU come with a second nameplate. When operating the machine in the
EU: The second nameplate must be affixed in a prominent position as described in the accompanying specifi-
cations.
General information
This product may pose a risk of injury or damage in the following cases:
• Incorrect use
• Operation, maintenance and repair by unqualified personnel
• Modifications or conversions
• Noncompliance with the safety instructions and warning notices
Emission regulations and emission labels
Responsibility for compliance with emission regulations
Modification or removal of any mechanical/electronic components or the installation of additional compo-
nents including the execution of calibration processes that might affect the emission characteristics of the
product are prohibited by emission regulations. Emission control units/systems may only be maintained, ex-
changed or repaired if the components used for this purpose are approved by the manufacturer.
Noncompliance with these regulations will invalidate the design type approval issued by the emissions regu-
lation authorities. The manufacturer does not accept any liability for violations of the emission regulations.
The maintenance schedules of the manufacturer must be observed over the entire life cycle of the product.
Replacing components with emission labels
On all MTU engines fitted with emission labels, these labels must remain on the engine throughout its opera-
tional life.
Engines used exclusively in land-based, military applications other than by US government agencies are ex-
cepted from this proviso.
Please note the following when replacing components with emission labels:
• The relevant emission labels must be affixed to the spare part.
• Do not transfer the emission labels from the replaced part to the spare part.
• Remove the emission labels from the replaced part and destroy them.
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