MTU 8V2000M40A - Putting the Engine into Operation (Out-Of- Service Period

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4.2 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 192).

Fuel prefilter Prime (→ Page 183).

Fuel prefilter, pressure

gauge

Align adjustable pointer with position of pressure indicator (→ Page 174).

Fuel system Vent (→ Page 170).

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 206).

Cooling system Check coolant level (→ Page 205).

Cooling system Preheat coolant with preheating unit.

ECU Check plug-in connections (→ Page 222).

Engine control system Switch ON.

Press READY FOR OPERATION button (→ Page 110).

LOP Press LAMP TEST button (→ Page 110).

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MTU 8V2000M40A - Putting the Engine into Operation (Out-Of- Service Period > 3 Months)