Operation; Putting The Engine Into Operation After Extended Out-Of-Service Periods; Months) - MTU 12 V 2000 M92 Operating Instructions Manual

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 Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available.
Putting the engine into operation (out-of-service period > 3 months)
Item
Engine
Lube oil system
Fuel prefilter
Fuel prefilter, pressure
gauge
Fuel system
Raw-water pump (if located
above waterline)
Coolant circuit
Coolant circuit
Coolant circuit
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Measure
Depreserve (→ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications A001061/..).
Check engine oil level (→ Page 94).
Fill with fuel (→ Page 87).
Align adjustable pointer with position of pressure indicator (→ Page 83).
Vent (→ Page 80).
Prime (approx. 3 to 4 liters).
Filling point (→ Page 101).
If engine is out of service for more than one year, change engine coolant
(→ Page 107).
Check coolant level (→ Page 106).
Heat engine coolant with coolant preheating unit.