Starting The Engine In Manual Mode - MTU 12 V 4000 G23 Technical Documentation Manual

Operation
3.3

Starting the engine in manual mode

Preconditions
• Generator is not connected to network.
• External start interlock is not activated.
Unguarded rotating and moving engine components.
Risk of serious injury — danger to life!
DANGER
Engine noise above 85 dB (A).
Risk of damage to hearing!
WARNING
Preparation
Item
Operating mode selector switch (if
provided)
Preheating pump (if provided)
Starting the engine
Item
Switching cabinet, control panel etc.
(depending on manufacturer)
Connecting the generator to network, running the engine to reach operating temperature
Item
Switching cabinet, control panel etc.
(depending on manufacturer)
Engine
M015710/01E 07-02
• Before barring or starting the engine, ensure that nobody is in the danger zone.
• Wear ear protectors.
Task
Change to manual mode.
Switch ON.
Task
If coolant temperature is
Press start button.
Task
Close the generator circuit breaker.
Run engine at 10 to 15 % of rated power to reach operating temperature.
Apply full load only after engine has reached operating temperature
(coolant temperature approx. 75 °C).
• > 40 °C (with preheating pump), or
• > 10 °C (60 Hz generator, without preheating pump), or
• > 5 °C (50 Hz generator, without preheating pump):
• Automatic starting procedure is performed;
• Tachometer indicates increasing crankshaft speed;
• After the starting procedure is completed, engine is running at
rated speed.
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