Operation; Putting The Engine Into Operation After Extended Out-Of-Service-Periods (>3 Months) - MTU 12 V 4000 G23 Technical Documentation Manual

Operation

3 Operation
3.1 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 the engine into operation after extended out-of-service-periods (>3 months)
Item
Engine
Valve gear
Lube oil system
Fuel prefilter
Fuel prefilter, pressure gauge
Coolant circuit
Coolant circuit
Coolant circuit
ECU
Monitoring equipment
Engine/generator control
system
M015710/01E 07-02
Task
Depreserve (→MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications A001061/..).
Lubricate valve gear every ≥ 6 months (→ Page 104).
Check engine oil level (→ Page 134).
Prime (→ Page 122).
Align adjustable pointer with position of pressure indicator (→ Page 117).
If engine is out of service for more than one year, change engine coolant
(→ Page 139);
Change charge-air coolant (→ Page 146).
Check engine coolant level (→ Page 143);
Check charge-air coolant level (→ Page 150).
Preheat coolant with preheating unit.
Check plug-in connections (→ Page 157).
Carry out lamp test (see manufacturer's documentation).
Switch ON;
Select operating mode, e.g. MANUAL OPERATION, AUTOMATIC OPERATION.
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