Starting The Engine In Manual Mode (Test Run) - MTU 12 V 4000 G73 Operating Instructions Manual

4.3 Starting the engine in manual mode (test run)

Preconditions
☑ Generator (if fitted) is not connected to network.
☑ External start interlock is not active.
DANGER
Unguarded rotating and moving engine components.
Risk of serious injury – danger to life!
• Before barring or starting the engine, make sure that nobody is in the danger zone.
WARNING
Engine noise above 85 dB (A).
Risk of damage to hearing!
• Wear ear protectors.
Preparation
Item
Operating mode switch (if
fitted)
Preheating pump (if fitted)
Starting the engine
Item
Switchgear cabinet, control
panel etc. (depending on
manufacturer)
Connecting the generator (if fitted) to network, engine warm-up procedure to
reach operating temperature
Item
Switchgear cabinet, control
panel etc. (depending on
manufacturer)
Engine
Action
Change to manual mode.
Switch on.
Action
If coolant temperature is
• > 40 °C (with preheating system), or
> 5 °C (without preheating system):
•
Press start button.
Automatic starting sequence is performed;
•
Engine speed display instrument indicates increasing speed;
•
• After the starting sequence is completed, engine is running at rated
speed.
Action
Close the generator circuit breaker.
Apply full load only after engine has reached operating temperature (coolant
temperature approx. 75 °C).
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