Putting The Engine Into Operation (Out-Of- Service Period > 3 Months) - MTU 8V2000M40A Operating Instructions Manual

4.2 Putting the engine into operation (out-of-service period > 3
months)
Preconditions
☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specification (A001061/..) is 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)
Cooling system
Cooling system
Cooling system
ECU
Engine control system
LOP
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Task
Depreserve (→ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications A001061/.. ).
Check oil level (→ Page 192).
Prime (→ Page 183).
Align adjustable pointer with position of pressure indicator (→ Page 174).
Vent (→ Page 170).
Prime (approx. 3 to 4 liters).
If engine is out of service for more than one year, change coolant
(→ Page 206).
Check coolant level (→ Page 205).
Preheat coolant with preheating unit.
Check plug-in connections (→ Page 222).
Switch ON.
Press READY FOR OPERATION button (→ Page 110).
Press LAMP TEST button (→ Page 110).