MTU 8 V 2000 M51A - Operation; Putting the engine into operation (out-of-service period > 3 months)

4 Operation
4.1 Putting the engine into operation (out-of-service period > 3
months)
Preconditions
☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specification (A001061/..) is available.
Putting the engine into operation (out-of-service period > 3 months)
Item Task
Engine Depreserve (→ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications A001061/.. ).
Lube oil system Check oil level (→ Page 208).
Fuel prefilter Prime (→ Page 201).
Fuel prefilter, pressure
gauge
Align adjustable pointer with position of pressure indicator (→ Page 197).
Fuel system Vent (→ Page 193).
Raw-water pump (if located
above waterline)
Prime (approx. 3 to 4 liters).
Cooling system If engine is out of service for more than one year, change coolant
(→ Page 222).
Cooling system Check coolant level (→ Page 221).
Cooling system Preheat coolant with preheating unit.
ECU Check plug-in connections (→ Page 238).
Engine control system Switch ON.
Press READY FOR OPERATION button (→ Page 140).
LOP Press LAMP TEST button (→ Page 140).
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