Task Description; Engine; Engine, Barring Manually - MTU Gas engine8 V 4000 L62 Operating Instructions Manual

5 Task Description

5.1 Engine

5.1.1 Engine – Barring manually
Preconditions
☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
Barring tool
Ratchet head with extension
DANGER
Unguarded rotating and moving engine components.
Risk of serious injury – Danger to life!
• Before barring the engine, ensure that nobody is in the danger zone.

Engine, barring manually

1. Remove guard plate.
2. Engage barring tool (2) with ring gear (3)
and install on flywheel housing.
3. Apply ratchet (1) to barring gear (2).
4. Rotate crankshaft in engine direction of ro‐
tation. Apart from the normal compression
resistance, there should be no abnormal re‐
sistance.
5. Remove barring tool in reverse order.
48 | Task Description | MS150032/02E 2012-07
Part No. Qty.
F6555766 1
F30006212 1