Ignition System; Ignition System - Ignition Timing Check - MTU Gas engine8 V 4000 L62 Operating Instructions Manual

5.3 Ignition System

5.3.1 Ignition system – Ignition timing check
Preconditions
☑ Operating voltage of genset control system is present.
☑ Genset is disconnected from the mains.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
Stroboscope
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!
• Wear ear protectors.
Ignition system – Ignition timing
check
Note: For the specified ignition timing, contact
your Service partner.
1. Stop engine (→ Page 42).
2. Install stroboscope clamp on cylinder A1 ig‐
nition cable.
3. Start engine (→ Page 40).
4. Using the stroboscope, check ignition tim‐
ing on flywheel mark.
5. If the value does not correspond to specifi‐
cation, set ignition timing (see manufactur‐
er's documentation for ignition system).
6. Check ignition timing.
7. Disconnect stroboscope.
8. Stop engine (→ Page 42).
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