Charge-Air Cooling - MTU 8V4000M*3 series Operating Instructions Manual

8.10 Charge-Air Cooling

8.10.1 Intercooler – Check water drain for coolant leakage and obstruction
DANGER
Components are moving or rotating.
Risk of crushing, danger of parts of the body being caught or pulled in!
• Operate the engine at low load only. Keep clear of the danger zone of the engine.
WARNING
High level of engine noise when the engine is running.
Risk of damage to hearing!
• Wear ear protectors.
WARNING
Compressed air gun ejects a jet of pressurized air.
Risk of injury to eyes and damage to hearing, risk of rupturing internal organs!
• Never direct air jet at people.
• Always wear safety goggles/face mask and ear defenders.
Checking intercooler water
drain for coolant leakage and
obstruction
1. With the engine running check the drain
bore(s) on the right and left of the engine for
emerging air (at driving end). If no air es-
capes:
2. Clean drain bore(s) and blow out with com-
pressed air.
3. More significant coolant leakage indicates a
leaking intercooler. Contact the Service.
Emergency measures prior to engine start with a leaking intercooler
1. Remove injectors (→ Page 159).
2. Bar engine manually (→ Page 141).
3. Crank engine on starting system to blow out cylinder chambers (→ Page 141).
4. Install injectors (→ Page 159).
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