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Operating Instructions Diesel engine 12 V 4000 G73 16 V 4000 G73 Application group 3B MS150054/02E...
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Table of Contents 1 Safety 4.9 After stopping the engine – putting the engine out of service 1.1 General conditions 1.2 Personnel and organizational requirements 1.3 Transport 5 Maintenance 1.4 Crankshaft transport locking device 1.5 Safety regulations for startup and operation 5.1 Maintenance task reference table [QL1] 1.6 Explosion hazard when removing inspection port cover on engine...
Modifications or conversions Unauthorized modifications to the engine represent a safety risk. MTU will accept no liability or warranty claims for any damage caused by unauthorized modifications or conversions. Spare parts Only genuine MTU spare parts must be used to replace components or assemblies. MTU accepts no liability whatsoever for damage or injury resulting from the use of other spare parts and the warranty shall be voided in such case.
1.2 Personnel and organizational requirements Personnel requirements Work on the engine must only be carried out by appropriately qualified and instructed personnel. Observe the minimum legal age. Responsibilities of the operating, maintenance and repair personnel must be specified by the operating company.
Place the engine only on an even, firm surface. Ensure appropriate consistency and load-bearing capacity of the ground or support surface. Never place an engine on the oil pan, unless expressively authorized by MTU on a case-to-case basis to do so.
1.4 Crankshaft transport locking device Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Torque wrench, 10-60 Nm F30510423 Torque wrench, 60-320 Nm F30047446 Engine oil Transport locking device Note: The locking device protects the crankshaft bearings from shocks and vibration damage during engine transport.
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Fitting the transport locking device on driving end (KS) Note: Always use the screws supplied with or installed in the transport locking device to secure it on the en‐ gine. Secure the two plates (2) with screws (6) and washers (5) at the bores on both sides of the flywheel housing and tighten to the specified tightening torque.
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Installing guard plates and engine mounting brackets (if applicable) on driving end (KS) Note: Always use the screws supplied with the or removed from the guard plates and engine mounting brackets to secure them on the engine. Install engine mounting brackets (2) on both sides with guard plates (1) washers (3), and screws (4).
Safety requirements for initial operation Prior to initial operation of the unit, install the assembly or unit according to the specifications and check the installation according to the MTU specifications. Before putting the device or plant into operation, always ensure: •...
1.6 Explosion hazard when removing inspection port cover on engine DANGER Explosion hazard due to oil vapors. Risk of serious injury – danger to life! • Allow the engine to cool down before opening the crankcase! • Avoid open flames, electrical sparks and ignition sources. Safety instructions Before starting maintenance work, allow the engine to cool down for at least 10 min.
1.7 Safety regulations for maintenance and repair work Safety regulations for maintenance and repair work Have maintenance and repair work carried out by qualified and authorized personnel only. Allow the engine to cool down before starting maintenance work (risk of explosion of oil vapors). Before starting work, relieve pressure in systems and compressed-air lines which are to be opened.
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Do not use the assembly or system as ground terminal. Do not route the welding lead over or near the wiring harnesses of MTU systems. The welding current may otherwise induce an interference voltage in the wiring harnesses which could conceivably damage the electrical system.
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For conducting light-beam procedures and measurement work, only the following laser devices must be used: • Laser devices of classes 1, 2 or 3A. • Laser devices of class 3B, which have maximum output in the visible wavelength range (400 to 700 nm), a maximum output of 5 mW, and in which the beam axis and surface are designed to prevent any risk to the eyes.
Use only fuel of prescribed quality to comply with emission limit values. Dispose of used fluids, lubricants and filters in accordance with local regulations. Within the EU, batteries can be returned free of charge to MTU FN / MTU Onsite Energy where they are subjected to proper recycling procedures.
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Lead • When working with lead or lead-containing compounds, avoid direct contact to the skin and do not inhale lead vapors. • Adopt suitable measures to avoid the formation of lead dust. • Switch on extraction system. • Wash hands after contact with lead or lead-containing substances. Compressed air Observe special safety precautions when working with compressed air: •...
1.9 Conventions for safety instructions in the text DANGER In the event of immediate danger. Consequences: Death or serious injury • Remedial action WARNING In the event of potentially dangerous situations. Consequences: Death or serious injury • Remedial action CAUTION In the event of dangerous situations.
2 General Information 2.1 Engine side and cylinder designations Engine sides are always designated as viewed from the driving end (KS). The cylinders of the left engine side are designated "A" and those of the right side "B" (as per DIN ISO 1204).
2.3 Sensors, actuators and injectors – Overview Illustration also applicable to 16 V a Version with easy-change 3 F46 Leak fuel level moni‐ 7 B07 Engine oil tempera‐ filter toring ture b Version with automatic fil‐ 4 M8 Suction restrictor (HP 8 XY44 Solenoid valve of pump) fan clutch...
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1 B50 Crankcase pressure 5 B01 Camshaft speed 8 B06 Engine coolant tem‐ 2 B05 Engine oil pressure 6 B43 Charge-air coolant perature 3 B33 Fuel temperature in pressure Common Rail 7 B26 Charge-air coolant 4 B48 Fuel pressure in temperature Common Rail 22 | General Information | MS150054/02E 2012-02...
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1 Injectors Y39.11 to Y39.n 3 B10 Charge-air pressure 6 Engine governor (B-side) 4 XM2 Oil priming pump 2 B16 Engine coolant pres‐ 5 B09 Charge-air tempera‐ sure ture The injectors are underneath the cylinder head covers of the cylinder. Injector replacement and necessa‐ ry activities (→...
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1 B13 Crankshaft speed 24 | General Information | MS150054/02E 2012-02...
3 Technical Data 3.1 12, 16V 4000 G73 engine data, emissions-optimized (EPA - Tier 2) Explanation Abbr. Meaning Ref. value: Continuous power Ref. value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated without changes (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
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MODEL-RELATED DATA (basic design) Number of cylinders Engine with turbochargers (ETC) and charge-air cooling (CAC) Uncooled exhaust lines Working method: four-stroke diesel engine, single-acting Combustion method: direct injection Cooling method: treated water Direction of rotation: c.c.w. (viewed on driving end) Number of cylinders Cylinder configuration: V angle Degrees...
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LUBE OIL SYSTEM Number of cylinders Lube oil operating temperature before engine, from °C Lube-oil operating temperature before engine, to °C Lube-oil temperature before engine, warning °C Lube-oil temperature before engine, shutdown °C Lube oil operating pressure before engine, from Lube oil operating pressure before engine, to FUEL SYSTEM Number of cylinders...
3.2 Firing order Number of cyl‐ Firing order inders 12 V A1-B5-A5-B3-A3-B6-A6-B2-A2-B4-A4-B1 16 V A1-A7-B4-B6-A4-B8-A2-A8-B3-B5-A3-A5-B2-A6-B1-B7 28 | Technical Data | MS150054/02E 2012-02...
3.3 Engine – Main dimensions Engine – Main dimensions Length approx. 2550 mm approx. 3020 mm Width (B) 12V approx. 1590 mm approx. 1590 mm Height (C) 12V approx. 1870 mm approx. 1870 mm MS150054/02E 2012-02 | Technical Data | 29...
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 into operation after long out-of-service periods (>3 months) Item Action Engine Depreserve (→...
4.3 Start engine in manual mode (testing mode) Preconditions ☑ Generator (if provided) not connected to network. ☑ External start interlock is not activated. 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).
4.4 Starting the engine in emergency situations (override mode) CAUTION Safety functions and engine shutdown alarms will be disregarded. Serious damage to plant! • Initiate emergency start only in emergency situations. Preparation Item Task Operating mode switch Set to emergency mode. Starting the engine in emergency situations Item Task...
4.5 Operational checks DANGER Unguarded rotating and moving engine components. Risk of serious injury – danger to life! • Take special care when working on a running engine. WARNING Engine noise above 85 dB (A). Risk of damage to hearing! •...
4.6 Stop engine in manual mode (testing mode) Preconditions ☑ Generator (if provided) not connected to network. ☑ Engine is running in manual mode. CAUTION Stopping the engine when it is running at full load causes extreme stress to the engine. Risk of overheating, damage to components! •...
4.7 Emergency stop CAUTION An emergency stop causes extreme stress to the engine. Risk of overheating, damage to components! • Initiate emergency stop only in emergency situations. Emergency stop Item Action Emergency stop pushbut‐ Press EMERGENCY STOP button. • Engine is stopped by disconnecting the power supply to the ECU; •...
4.8 After stopping the engine – Engine remains ready for operation After stopping the engine Item Action Engine/generator/pump Select operating mode, e.g. MANUAL, AUTOMATIC OPERATION. control MS150054/02E 2012-02 | Operation | 37...
If the engine is to remain out of service for more than 1 week, seal the engine's air and exhaust sides. If the engine is to remain out of service for more than 1 month, preserve engine (→ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Speci‐ fications A001061/.. ).
5 Maintenance 5.1 Maintenance task reference table [QL1] The maintenance tasks and intervals for this product are defined in the Maintenance Schedule. The Maintenance Schedule is a stand-alone publication. The task numbers in this table provide reference to the maintenance tasks specified in the Maintenance Schedule.
6 Troubleshooting 6.1 Troubleshooting Engine does not turn when starter is actuated Component Cause Action Battery Low or faulty Charge or replace (see manufacturer's documentation). Cable connections defective Check if cable connections are proper‐ ly secured (see manufacturer's docu‐ mentation). Starter Engine wiring or starter defective Check if cable connections are proper‐...
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Faulty Contact Service. Charge air temperature too high Component Cause Action Engine coolant Incorrect engine coolant concentration. Check (MTU test kit). Intercooler Contaminated Contact Service. Engine room Air inlet temperature too high. Check fans and intake/exhaust lines. Charge-air pressure too low...
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Blue exhaust gas Component Cause Action Engine oil Too much oil in engine. Drain engine oil (→ Page 103). Oil separator of crankcase breather Replace (→ Page 70). contaminated Exhaust turbocharg‐ Faulty Contact Service. er, cylinder head, pis‐ ton rings, cylinder lin‐ White exhaust gas Component Cause...
6.2 Engine governor ADEC (ECU 7) for Series 4000 Oil &Gas engines – Fault messages The fault code numbers are generated by the engine governor and transmitted to the display below. The fault code (1) comprises three digits. Fault messages may also be caused by faulty sensors/actuators. Contact Service to have sensors/actua‐ tors tested and replaced as necessary if troubleshooting as described in the table below proves unsuc‐...
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Related Fault code parameter Designation Meaning Task Check oil level, top Oil pressure too low up as necessary 2.0100.92 LO P-Lube Oil (1st limit value). (→ Page 102). 1. Check oil level, top up as necessa‐ ry (→ Page 102). Oil pressure too low 2.
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Related Fault code parameter Designation Meaning Task Alarm configuration limit value 1; preliminary warn‐ ing: speed of primary turbo‐ 2.3011.93 HI ETC1 Overspeed charger too high. Contact Service. Automatic power reduction by en‐ gine control sys‐ ETC 1 – overspeed (2nd tem.
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Related Fault code parameter Designation Meaning Task Check fuel lines for leaks. Clean fuel prefilter. Flush fuel prefilter. Replace filter ele‐ ment of fuel prefil‐ ter. Fuel supply pressure too Replace fuel filter 2.0102.92 LO P-Fuel low (1st limit). (→ Page 85). Check fuel lines for leaks.
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Related Fault code parameter Designation Meaning Task Preliminary warning: Recir‐ culation temperature too 2.0128.93 HI T-Recirculation high. Reduce power. Main warning: Recirculation 2.0128.93 SS T-Recirculation temperature too high. Reduce power. Engine speed did not attain SS Engine Speed too 200 rpm. A stop is activat‐ Check for addition‐...
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Related Fault code parameter Designation Meaning Task Supply voltage too high Check ECU supply (2nd limit value); automatic voltage. HIHI ECU Power Sup‐ engine shutdown (configu‐ 2.0140.93 ply Voltage rable). Contact Service. 1. Improve engine room ventilation. Temperature in ECU hous‐ 2.0132.92 HI T-ECU ing too high (1st limit value).
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Related Fault code parameter Designation Meaning Task Alarm configuration; This error message is generated if a CRC is faulty during a data upload to ADEC (indi‐ AL LifeData restore in‐ cated for each indiv. mod‐ 2.4000.00 complete ule). Contact Service. Alarm configuration;...
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Related Fault code parameter Designation Meaning Task Contact Service. Check that at least one CAN station is available. Check cabling as re‐ CAN 2 in Error-Passive quired. Check state, minor bus disruption shielding, improve 2.0500.68 AL CAN2 Error Passive or CAN station missing. as necessary.
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Related Fault code parameter Designation Meaning Task 1. Check cabling. Sensor B50 faulty (crank‐ 2. Replace if nec‐ 1.8004.56 SD P-CrankCase case pressure). essary. 1. Check cabling. Sensor B48 faulty (rail pres‐ sure, HP regulator); emer‐ 2. Replace if nec‐ 1.8004.56 SD P-HD gency mode active.
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Related Fault code parameter Designation Meaning Task Replace injector concerned if the Timing Bank 1 (solenoid fault message ap‐ AL Timing Cylinder valve 1) ... Timing Bank 1 pears frequently 1.8004.50 (A1-A10) (solenoid valve 10) (→ Page 78). 1.8004.50 1.8004.50 1.8004.50 1.8004.50 1.8004.50...
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Related Fault code parameter Designation Meaning Task 1. Check solenoid Wiring Bank 1 (solenoid valve. AL Wiring Cylinder (A1- valve 1) ... Wiring Bank 1 1.8004.52 A10) (solenoid valve 10) 2. Contact Service. 1.8004.52 1.8004.52 1.8004.52 1.8004.52 1.8004.52 1.8004.52 1.8004.52 1.8004.52 1.8004.52 1.
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Related Fault code parameter Designation Meaning Task 1.8004.54 1.8004.54 1.8004.54 1.8004.54 1.8004.54 1.8004.54 1.8004.54 1.8004.54 1.8004.54 1. Check solenoid Open Load Bank 2 (sole‐ valve. AL Open Load Cylinder noid valve 1) ... Open Load 1.8004.55 (B1- B10) Bank 2 (solenoid valve 10) 2.
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Related Fault code parameter Designation Meaning Task Alarm configuration; Internal electronic fault (electronics possibly faulty: Start ITS). If 1. Check solenoid the ITS diagnosis result is valve cabling. "electronics OK", note fur‐ ther fault messages (e.g. 2. Replace engine 1.8004.49 AL Power Stage High cabling faults).
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Related Fault code parameter Designation Meaning Task Alarm configuration; Short circuit or wire break on tran‐ sistor output, plant-side 3 Check cabling to 2.8006.64 AL Wiring TOP 3 (TOP 3). plant. Alarm configuration; Short circuit or wire break on tran‐ sistor output, plant-side 4 Check cabling to 2.8006.64...
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Related Fault code parameter Designation Meaning Task 1. Check cabling. Alarm configuration; Line disruption on digital input 3; 2. Contact Serv‐ AL Open Load Digital Cabling faulty or no resist‐ ice.; Check input of 2.8006.62 Input 3 ance over switch. target device.
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Related Fault code parameter Designation Meaning Task 1. Check cabling. 2. Check power Alarm configuration limit supply. value; Main warning: Injec‐ 2.0141.93 HIHI U-PDU tor voltage too high. 3. Contact Service. Alarm configuration limit HI Level Water Fuel value 1; Warning: water lev‐ 2.0156.93 Prefilter el in fuel prefilter too high.
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Related Fault code parameter Designation Meaning Task SD alarm configuration; In‐ jector power stage sensor defect; Internal fault in Replace ADEC 1.8004.57 SD U-PDU ECU7. (ECU 7). SD alarm configuration; Ambient air pressure sensor Replace engine 1.8004.58 SD P-Ambient Air faulty.
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Related Fault code parameter Designation Meaning Task Check signal sen‐ sor and cabling, replace as neces‐ sary. SD alarm configuration; An‐ alog input signal for Aux 2 Error cleared after faulty; Short circuit or wire restarting the en‐ 1.8004.59 SD AUX 2 break.
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Related Fault code parameter Designation Meaning Task Alarm configuration; Engine stop, since all shutdown 1. Check cabling. channels have "sensor faul‐ 2.8006.59 AL Stop SD ty". 2. Contact Service. Alarm configuration; Cable 1. Check cabling. break or short circuit on 1.8004.59 AL Wiring PWM_CM2 channel PWM_CM2.
7.1.2 Engine – Barring with starting system DANGER Unguarded rotating and moving engine components. Risk of serious injury – danger to life! • before barring or starting the engine, ensure that nobody is in the danger zone. • After working on the engine, check that all protective devices have been reinstalled and all tools removed from the engine.
7.1.3 Engine – Test run 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! •...
7.2.2 Cylinder liner - Instructions and comments on endoscopic and visual examination Terms used for endoscopic examination Use the terms listed below to describe the condition of the cylinder-liner surface in the endoscopic exami‐ nation report. Findings Measure Minor dirt scores Minor dirt scores can occur during the assembly of a new engine (honing prod‐...
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Findings Measure Burn mark This is caused by a malfunction in the liner / ring tribosystem. Usually they run over the whole ring-travel area (TDC/BDC), starting at the first TDC-ring and becoming more visible from the second TDC-ring 2 onwards and less pro‐ nounced from TDC-ring 1.
7.3 Crankcase Breather 7.3.1 Crankcase breather – Oil separator element replacement, diaphragm check and replacement Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Torque wrench, 6-50 Nm F30027336 Ratchet adapter F30027340 Engine oil Filter element...
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Checking diaphragm Remove cover (4). Remove spring (5), gasket (2) and dia‐ phragm (3). Check diaphragm (3) for damage, fit new diaphragm if used one is damaged. Install diaphragm (3) on housing (1). Install new seal (2) and spring (5) together with cover (4).
7.4 Valve Drive 7.4.1 Valve gear – Lubrication Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Engine oil Valve gear – Lubrication Remove cylinder head covers (→ Page 76). Fill oil chambers of valve bridges with oil.
7.4.2 Valve clearance – Check and adjustment Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. ☑ Engine coolant temperature is max. 40 °C. ☑ Valves are closed. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Feeler gauge Y20010128 Torque wrench, 60-320 Nm F30047446...
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Diagram for 12V engines (two crankshaft positions) Diagram for 16V engines (two crankshaft positions) Checking valve clearance at two crankshaft positions Check TDC position of piston in cylinder A1: • If the rocker arms are unloaded on cylinder A1, the piston is in firing TDC. •...
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Adjusting valve clearance Release locknut (1). Insert feeler gauge between valve bridge and rocker arm. Using Allen key, set adjusting screw (2) so that the specified valve clearance is provid‐ Feeler gauge must just pass through the gap. Tighten locknut (1) to 90 +9 Nm, holding adjusting screw (2) firmly.
7.4.3 Cylinder head cover – Removal and installation Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Grease (Kluthe Hakuform 30-10/Emulgier) X00058061 O-ring (→ Spare Parts Catalog) Removing cylinder head cover Clean very dirty cylinder head covers (3) prior to removal.
7.5 Injection Pump / HP Pump 7.5.1 HP pump – Filling with engine oil Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Engine oil WARNING Fuels are combustible. Risk of fire and explosion! •...
7.6.2 Injector – Removal and installation Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Installation/removal tool F6789889 Milling cutter F30452739 Torque wrench, 0.5-5 Nm 0015384230 Torque wrench, 10-60 Nm F30452769 Torque wrench, 60-320 Nm F30452768...
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Remove HP fuel line (4). Remove return line (5). Note: The injector accumulator will be emptied when removing the adapter. Remove adapter (3). Remove screw (2) and take off hold-down clamp (1). Install installation/removal tool on cylinder head. Remove injector with installation/removal tool.
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Installing injector Remove plug before installing the injec‐ tor. (Do not remove the plug from the HP line before installing the adapter.) Coat injector with assembly paste at the seat of the nozzle clamping nut. Fit new sealing ring (4) (included in the scope of supply of the injector) with grease on injector, observe installation position of sealing ring (4).
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Coat screw head mating face (2) and thread with engine oil. Fit hold-down clamp (1) in the correct position and use torque wrench to tighten screw (2) to the specified initial tightening torque. Name Size Type Lubricant Value/Standard Screw Preload torque (Engine oil) 5 Nm to 10 Nm Note:...
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Mount double-walled HP line (5) and use torque wrench to tighten to the specified torque. Tightening sequence: 1 Adapter (4) 2 Rail (6) Name Size Type Lubricant Value/Standard Union nut / thrust Tightening torque 40 Nm + 5 Nm screw Fit cable connector onto injector.
7.7 Fuel System 7.7.1 Fuel system – Venting Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Diesel fuel WARNING Fuels are combustible. Risk of fire and explosion! • Avoid open flames, electrical sparks and ignition sources. •...
7.8 Fuel Filter 7.8.1 Fuel filter – Replacement Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Filter wrench F30379104 Engine oil Easy-change filter (→ Spare Parts Catalog) WARNING Fuels are combustible. Risk of fire and explosion! •...
7.8.2 Fuel prefilter cleaning Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Diesel fuel Sealing ring (→ Spare Parts Catalog) WARNING Fuels are combustible. Risk of fire and explosion! •...
7.8.3 Fuel prefilter – Differential pressure gauge check and adjustment DANGER Unguarded rotating and moving engine components. Risk of serious injury – danger to life! • Take special care when working on a running engine. WARNING Engine noise above 85 dB (A). Risk of damage to hearing! •...
7.8.4 Fuel prefilter – Draining Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Diesel fuel Gasket (→ Spare Parts Catalog) WARNING Fuels are combustible. Risk of fire and explosion! •...
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7.8.5 Fuel prefilter ‒ Flushing Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Diesel fuel Gasket (→ Spare Parts Catalog) DANGER Unguarded rotating and moving engine components. Risk of serious injury – danger to life! • Take special care when working on a running engine. WARNING Fuels are combustible.
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Open threaded vent plug (5) of filter to be flushed. Unlock drain valve (6) by pressing toggle, open it and drain fuel. Result: Fuel flows from filtered side back to the un‐ filtered side, flushing the filter deposits downwards out of the filter. Close threaded vent plug (5) and drain valve (6).
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7.8.6 Fuel prefilter – Filter element replacement Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Diesel fuel Filter element (→ Spare Parts Catalog) Gasket (→ Spare Parts Catalog) WARNING Fuels are combustible.
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Open threaded vent plug (5) of contaminat‐ ed filter. Unlock drain valve (6) by pressing toggle and open it. Drain water and dirt from filter. Close drain valve (6). Remove screws securing the cover and take off cover (2). Remove spring housing (4) and filter ele‐ ment (3).
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7.9 Charge-Air Cooling 7.9.1 Intercooler – Check drain for coolant leakage and obstruction DANGER Unguarded rotating and moving engine components. Risk of serious injury – danger to life! • Take special care when working on a running engine. WARNING Engine noise above 85 dB (A). Risk of damage to hearing! •...
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7.10 Air Filter 7.10.1 Air filter – Replacement Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Air filter (→ Spare Parts Catalog) Air filter – Replacement Remove air filter and install new one (→ Page 95). Reset signal ring of service indicator (→ Page 97). 94 | Task Description | MS150054/02E 2012-02...
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7.10.2 Air filter – Removal and installation Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Air filter – Removal and installation Release clamp (2). Remove air filter (3) and clamp (2) from flange of intake housing (1). Verify that there are no objects in the flange of the intake housing (1) and clean it.
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7.10.3 Rubber sleeves between air intake elbow and turbocharger – Replacement Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Rubber sleeve (→ Spare Parts Catalog) Also applicable to 12 V Preparatory steps Remove air filter (→...
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7.11 Air Intake 7.11.1 Contamination indicator – Signal ring position check Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Checking signal ring position If the signal ring is completely visible in the control window (2), replace air filter (→ Page 94). After installation of new filter, press reset button (1).
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7.11.2 Emergency air-shutoff flaps – Functional check with electric actuation 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 Air flaps close abruptly.
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7.11.3 Rubber sleeves in air pipework before intercooler – Replacement Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Rubber sleeve (→ Spare Parts Catalog) O-ring (→ Spare Parts Catalog) Also applicable to 12 V Preparatory steps Remove air filter (→...
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Replacing rubber sleeves on left engine side Release clamps (3). Remove retainer (5) on charge-air pipe. Remove screws from elbow (7) and remove elbow. Pull off charge-air pipe (6). Clean charge-air pipe and elbow and check for obstructions. Slide new rubber sleeves (4) onto exhaust turbocharger and charge-air pipe (6). Slide clamps onto all rubber sleeves.
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7.12 Starting Equipment 7.12.1 Air starter – Manual operation 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).
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7.13 Lube Oil System, Lube Oil Circuit 7.13.1 Engine oil level – Check Preconditions ☑ Engine shut down and starting disabled. Checking oil level prior to engine start Withdraw oil dipstick from guide tube and wipe it. Insert oil dipstick into guide tube up to stop, withdraw after approx.
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7.13.2 Engine oil – Change Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. ☑ Engine is at operating temperature. ☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Torque wrench, 40-200 Nm...
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Tighten drain plugs (2) and (3) with torque wrench to the specified torque. Name Size Type Lubricant Value/Standard Screw M26 x 1.5 Tightening torque (Engine oil) 100 Nm +10 Nm Filling with new oil Open cover on filler neck. Fill oil through filler neck up to "max." mark at oil dipstick.
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7.13.3 Engine-oil – Sample extraction and analysis Preconditions ☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. MTU test kit 5605892099/00 DANGER Unguarded rotating and moving engine components. Risk of serious injury – danger to life! •...
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Drain approx. 1 liter engine oil into a clean container. Close screw. Using the equipment and chemicals of the MTU test kit, examine oil for: • Dispersion capability (spot test); • Water content; • Dilution by fuel. 106 | Task Description | MS150054/02E 2012-02...
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7.14 Oil Filtration / Cooling 7.14.1 Engine oil filter – Replacement Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Filter wrench F30379104 Engine oil Oil filter (→ Spare Parts Catalog) WARNING Hot oil.
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7.14.2 Automatic oil filter – Oil filter candles replacement Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Grease (Kluthe Hakuform 30-10/Emulgier) X00029933 Engine oil O-ring (→ Spare Parts Catalog) Oil filter candles (→...
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Withdraw filter insert (1). Remove O-ring. Remove screw (2). Withdraw spinner (1) with spring. Remove nut (3). Take off spring washer and washer. Remove screw (4). Remove flushing arm (5) from screen plate (6). Turn filter insert upside down and use ap‐ propriate tool to push out filter candles (1).
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Oil filter candles – Installation For installation follow reverse sequence of working steps. In addition, the following work must be performed: • Replace all sealing elements with new parts. • Coat O-rings with grease. • Insert O-rings in grooves. • Pay attention to installation position of fillister-head screw to slot in shaft. 110 | Task Description | MS150054/02E 2012-02...
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7.14.3 Oil indicator filter – Check Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Strainer (→ Spare Parts Catalog) Square-section ring (→ Spare Parts Catalog) O-ring (→ Spare Parts Catalog) WARNING Hot oil.
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Checking strainer Item Findings Task Strainer Metallic residues • Clean • Monitor engine operation • Check strainer daily • Contact Service. Strainer Damaged Replace Square-section ring Damaged Replace O-ring Damaged Replace Cleaning strainer Wash strainer (5) with cleaner. Remove stubborn deposits with soft brush. Blow out strainer (5) with compressed air from inside.
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7.14.4 Centrifugal oil filter – Cleaning and filter-sleeve replacement Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Torque wrench 6-50 Nm F30027336 Filter wrench F30379104 Cold cleaner (Hakutex 60) 50602 Grease (Kluthe Hakuform 30-10/Emulgier) X00029933...
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Cleaning centrifugal oil filter and replacing filter sleeve, variant A Remove clamp (3). Release screw of cover (1) and take off cover (2). Carefully lift rotor (6), allow oil to drain and remove from housing. Holding the rotor (6) firmly, release rotor cover nut (7).
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Cleaning centrifugal oil filter and replacing filter sleeve, variant B Release screw (1) and remove. Remove clamp (3) and take off cover (2). Carefully remove rotor (5) from housing. Holding the rotor (5) firmly with the filter wrench, release knurled nut (7). Take off rotor cap (8).
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7.15 Coolant Circuit, General, High-Temperature Circuit 7.15.1 Engine coolant – Level check Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. ☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available. WARNING Coolant is hot and under pressure. Risk of injury and scalding! •...
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7.15.2 Engine coolant – Change Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Engine coolant Changing engine coolant Drain engine coolant (→ Page 118). Fill with engine coolant (→ Page 120). MS150054/02E 2012-02 | Task Description | 117...
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7.15.3 Engine coolant – Draining Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Sealing rings (→ Spare Parts Catalog) WARNING Coolant is hot and under pressure. Risk of injury and scalding! •...
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Drain pint on driving end, left and right side. Final steps Close all drain valves and install drain plugs with new sealing rings. Set breather valve onto filler neck and close it. MS150054/02E 2012-02 | Task Description | 119...
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7.15.4 Engine coolant – Filling Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. ☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Coolant WARNING Coolant is hot and under pressure.
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Filling coolant with pump Connect a suitable pump with a hose to the drain valve of the engine coolant pump (ar‐ row). Release union at distributor (arrow). Open drain valve and pump coolant into en‐ gine at 0.5 bar minimum. Close venting point when coolant emerges from the released union.
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Alternatively: Filling coolant through filler neck Release union at distributor (arrow). Fill in coolant via filler neck on expansion tank until the coolant emerges from the re‐ leased union. Tighten union (arrow). Fill expansion tank until overflow edge is reached. Check proper condition of breather valve, clean sealing faces if required.
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7.15.5 Engine coolant pump – Relief bore check DANGER Unguarded rotating and moving engine components. Risk of serious injury – danger to life! • Take special care when working on a running engine. WARNING Engine noise above 85 dB (A). Risk of damage to hearing! •...
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7.15.6 Engine coolant – Sample extraction and analysis Preconditions ☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. MTU test kit 5605892099/00 DANGER Unguarded rotating and moving engine components.
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7.15.7 Coolant filter – Replacement Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Filter wrench F30379104 Engine oil Coolant filter (→ Spare Parts Catalog) WARNING Coolant is hot and under pressure. Risk of injury and scalding! •...
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7.16 Low-Temperature Circuit 7.16.1 Charge-air coolant – Level check Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. ☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available. WARNING Coolant is hot and under pressure. Risk of injury and scalding! • Let the engine cool down.
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7.16.2 Charge-air coolant – Change Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Charge-air coolant Charge-air coolant – Change Drain charge-air coolant (→ Page 128). Fill with charge-air coolant (→ Page 129). MS150054/02E 2012-02 | Task Description | 127...
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7.16.3 Charge-air coolant – Draining Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Sealing ring (→ Spare Parts Catalog) WARNING Coolant is hot and under pressure. Risk of injury and scalding! •...
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7.16.4 Charge-air coolant – Filling Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. ☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Charge-air coolant WARNING Coolant is hot and under pressure.
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Filling with charge-air coolant using pump Connect a suitable pump with a hose to the drain valve (arrow). Release union at distributor (arrow). Open drain valve and pump coolant into en‐ gine at 0.5 bar minimum. Close venting point when coolant emerges from the released union.
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Alternatively: Filling coolant through filler neck Open venting point at distributor (arrow). Fill in coolant in expansion tank until the coolant level at top edge of filler neck re‐ mains constant. Close venting point when coolant emerges. Check proper condition of breather valve, clean sealing faces if required.
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7.16.5 Charge-air coolant pump – Relief bore check DANGER Unguarded rotating and moving engine components. Risk of serious injury – danger to life! • Take special care when working on a running engine. WARNING Engine noise above 85 dB (A). Risk of damage to hearing! •...
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7.17 Belt Drive 7.17.1 Drive belt – Condition check Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. ☑ Guard is removed. Drive belt – Condition check Item Findings Action Drive belt A Singular cracks None Drive belt Belt is oily, shows signs of over‐ Replace(→...
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7.18 Battery-Charging Generator 7.18.1 Battery-charging generator – Check Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. WARNING Compressed air Risk of injury! • Do not direct compressed-air jet at persons. • Wear protective goggles / safety mask and ear protectors. Checking battery-charging generator Item Findings...
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7.18.2 Battery-charging generator drive – Drive belt tension adjustment Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Torque wrench, 20-100 Nm F30026582 Ratchet adapter F30027340 WARNING Spring/circlip/tensioning roller preload. Risk of injury! •...
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7.18.3 Battery-charging generator drive – Drive belt and belt tensioner replacement Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Torque wrench, 20-100 Nm F30026582 Ratchet adapter F30027340 WARNING Heavy object. Risk of crushing! •...
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7.19 Fan Drive 7.19.1 Fan drive – Drive belt check / adjustment Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Optibell 2 belt tension tester Y4345711 Preparatory steps Remove protective cover. Check belt condition visually (→...
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Adjusting drive belt tension Release screws (2) until fan coupling can be moved. Tighten stud (1) until the required frequency is achieved. Tighten screws (2) to 100 Nm ± 10 Nm. 138 | Task Description | MS150054/02E 2012-02...
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7.19.2 Fan drive – Drive belt replacement Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Drive belt (→ Spare Parts Catalog) Preparatory steps Remove protective cover. Remove fan. Replacing drive belt Release screws (2).
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7.20 Wiring (General) for Engine/Gearbox/Unit 7.20.1 Engine wiring – Check Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Isopropyl alcohol X00058037 Engine wiring – Check Check securing screws of cable clamps on engine and tighten loose threaded connections. Ensure that cables are fixed in their clamps and cannot swing freely.
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7.21 Accessories for (Electronic) Engine Governor / Control System 7.21.1 Engine governor and connectors – Cleaning Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Isopropyl alcohol X00058037 Note: Always use test connectors to enter the connectors. Never use test leads for this purpose.Otherwise the contacts could be bent.
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7.21.2 EMU and connectors – Cleaning Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Isopropyl alcohol EMU and connectors – Cleaning Remove coarse dirt from housing surface using a cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol. Remove dirt from connector and cable surfaces with isopropyl alcohol.
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7.21.3 Engine governor – Checking plug-in connections Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Note: Always use test connectors to enter the connectors. Never use test leads for this purpose.Otherwise the contacts could be bent. Checking plug-in connections on engine governor Check all plug-in connections for secure seating.
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7.21.4 EMU – Checking plug-in connections Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. EMU – checking plug-in connections Verify that all plug-in connections are securely seated. Secure loose connectors and latch. 144 | Task Description | MS150054/02E 2012-02...
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7.21.5 ECU 7 engine governor – Removal and installation Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. CAUTION Wrong engine governor installed. Engine damage! • When reassembling an engine, make sure that the governor with the data record for the given engine is installed.
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7.21.6 EMU 7 – Removal and installation Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. CAUTION Wrong engine governor installed. Engine damage! • When reassembling an engine, make sure that the governor with the data record for the given engine is installed. Removing ECU with EMU from engine Note or mark assignment of cables and...
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Abgasturbolader Exhaust turbocharger (ETC) Air Temperature Sensor Baureihe Series Betriebsstoffvorschrift MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications, Publication No. A01061/.. Controller Area Network Data bus system, bus standard Calibration Drift Compensation Setting of drift compensation in engine gov‐ ernor with DiaSys...
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Abbreviation Meaning Explanation Exhaust Gas Recirculation Engine Monitoring Unit Ersatzteilkatalog Spare Parts Catalog (SPC) Electronic Unit Injector Fuel Pressure Sensor Monitors fuel pressure Fuel - Differential Pressure Sensor Fuel Temperature Sensor Monitors fuel temperature FWCP Fire Water Control Panel Control cabinet Ground Hochdruck High Pressure (HP)
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Abbreviation Meaning Explanation Society of Automotive Engineers U.S. standardization organization Sensor Defect Alarm: Sensor failure Stop Engine Light 1st function: Warning lamp (stop engine and rectify fault) 2nd function: Read out fault codes System Identifier Synchronous Reference Sensor TDC cylinder 1 Safety System Safety system alarm Turbocharger Boost Sensor...
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Local support Experienced and qualified specialists place their knowledge and expertise at your disposal. For locally available support, go to the MTU internet site: http://www.mtu-online.com 24h hotline With our 24h hotline and the outstanding flexibility of our service staff, we are always ready to assist you - either during operation, for preventive maintenance, corrective work in case of malfunction or changed operating conditions, or for spare parts supply.
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7.6.2 Injector – Removal and installation (→ Page 79) Milling cutter Part No.: F30452739 Qty.: Used in: 7.6.2 Injector – Removal and installation (→ Page 79) MTU test kit Part No.: 5605892099/00 Qty.: Used in: 7.13.3 Engine-oil – Sample extraction and analysis (→ Page 105) Qty.: Used in: 7.15.6 Engine coolant –...
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Ratchet adapter Part No.: F30027340 Qty.: Used in: 7.3.1 Crankcase breather – Oil separator element replacement, diaphragm check and replacement (→ Page 70) Qty.: Used in: 7.18.2 Battery-charging generator drive – Drive belt tension adjustment (→ Page 135) Qty.: Used in: 7.18.3 Battery-charging generator drive –...
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Torque wrench, 10-60 Nm Part No.: F30452769 Qty.: Used in: 7.6.2 Injector – Removal and installation (→ Page 79) Torque wrench, 20-100 Nm Part No.: F30026582 Qty.: Used in: 7.18.2 Battery-charging generator drive – Drive belt tension adjustment (→ Page 135) Qty.: Used in: 7.18.3 Battery-charging generator drive –...
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9.2 Index 12, 16V 4000 G73 engine data, emissions-optimized Cylinder head cover (EPA - Tier 2) 25 – Removal and installation 76 Cylinder liner – Endoscopic examination 66 Abbreviations 147 – Instructions and comments on endoscopic and visual Actuators examination 68 – Overview 21 After stopping the engine –...
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Inspection port cover – Explosion hazard 12 Intercooler – Drain, coolant leakage 93 Maintenance and repair work – Safety regulations 13 MTU contact persons 150 Oil indicator filter – Check 111 Operational checks 34 Personnel and organizational requirements 6 Putting engine into operation – Preparation after extended out-of-service periods (>3 months) 30...
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