MTU MW15406/17E - Putting the engine into operation after extended out-of-service periods (>3 months)

4.2 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 engine into operation (out-of-service period > 3 months)
Item Measure
Engine Depreserve (→ MTU Preservation and Represervation Specifications
A001070/..).
Universal shaft Lubricate (→ Page 213).
Lube oil system Check engine oil level (→ Page 187).
Fuel prefilter Fill with fuel (→ Page 179).
Fuel prefilter, pressure
gauge
Align adjustable pointer with position of pressure indicator (→ Page 175).
Fuel system Vent (→ Page 171).
Raw-water pump (if located
above waterline)
Prime with water (approx. 3 4 l) (→ Page 206).
Coolant circuit If engine is out of service for more than one year, change engine coolant
(→ Page 201).
Coolant circuit Check coolant level (→ Page 200).
Coolant circuit Heat engine coolant with coolant preheating unit.
Engine governor ECU Check plug-in connections (→ Page 218).
Engine control system Switch master switch to ON;
Press illuminated pushbutton READY FOR OPERATION (→ Page 105).
LOP Press illuminated pushbutton LAMP TEST (→ Page 105).
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