Transport Locking Device For Resilient Mounts - MTU 8V2000Mx4x Operating Instructions Manual

2.3 Transport locking device for resilient mounts

Transport locking device
Note: The locking device protects the resilient mounts from shocks and vibration damage during engine transport.
1. The transport locking device must be removed before initial operation of the engine.
2. Prior to every engine transport, the transport locking device must be installed according to the instructions.
Removing transport locking de-
vice - version A
1. On all bearing outer races of the resilient
mount (1) release nut (4) and unscrew and
remove locking screw (2) together with wash-
ers (3) and nut (4) (4 x per bearing element).
2. The removed parts (2, 3, 4) of the transport
locking device must be stored carefully for
possible reuse.
Installing transport locking de-
vice - version A
1. Screw in locking screw (2) together with
washers (3) and nut (4) (4 x per bearing ele-
ment) until screw head with washers is flush
against the bearing element.
2. Lock locking screw (2) with nut (4).
3. Mark the engine as "Fitted with transporta-
tion locking device".
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