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 104).
Fuel prefilter Fill with fuel (→ Page 97).
Fuel prefilter, pressure gage Align adjustable pointer with position of pressure indicator (→ Page 92).
Fuel system Vent (→ Page 89).
Raw water pump (if located
above waterline)
Prime (approx. 3 to 4 liters).
Filling point (→ Page 111).
Coolant circuit If engine is out of service for more than one year, change engine coolant
(→ Page 117).
Coolant circuit Check coolant level (→ Page 116).
Coolant circuit Heat engine coolant with coolant preheating unit.
Engine Control Unit ECU Check plug connections (→ Page 135).
Engine Interface Module EIM Check plug connections (→ Page 137).
Engine Monitoring Unit EMU Check plug connections (→ Page 136).
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