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Operating Instructions Diesel engine 12 V 1600 R50 MS15025/00E...
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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.
Use the Spare Parts Catalog to identify spare parts during maintenance and repair work. Working clothes and protective equipment Wear proper protective clothing for all work. Depending on the kind of work, use the necessary personal protective equipment. 6 | Safety | MS15025/00E 2011-12...
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.
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: •...
Do not blow out the interior of the flywheel housing or the starter with compressed air. Clean the flywheel housing inside with a class H dust extraction de‐ vice as an additional measure. MS15025/00E 2011-12 | Safety | 9...
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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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• 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. MS15025/00E 2011-12 | Safety | 11...
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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• If such solutions are spilled onto clothing, remove the affected clothing immediately. • Rinse injured parts of the body thoroughly with clean water. • Rinse eyes immediately with eyedrops or clean tap water. MS15025/00E 2011-12 | Safety | 13...
Safety instructions Read and familiarize yourself with all safety notices before starting up or repairing the product. Pass on all safety instructions to your operating, maintenance, repair and transport personnel. 14 | Safety | MS15025/00E 2011-12...
Other components are numbered in the same way, i.e. starting with No. 1 on driving end. 1 KGS = Free end 3 KS = Driving end 2 Right engine side 4 Left engine side MS15025/00E 2011-12 | General Information | 15...
8 Fuel filter 16 Engine governor Engine model designation Key to the engine model designations 12 V 1600 Rxy Number of cylinders Cylinder arrangement: V engine 1600 Series Application Application segment Design index 16 | General Information | MS15025/00E 2011-12...
2.3 Sensors and actuators Description Monitoring of B5.1 Lube oil pressure after filter Charge-air pressure B9.1 Charge-air temperature before EGR mixing B5.3 Lube oil pressure before filter Lambda MS15025/00E 2011-12 | General Information | 17...
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Description Monitoring of Camshaft speed B44.2 Turbocharger B speed Crankshaft speed B44.1 Turbocharger A speed 18 | General Information | MS15025/00E 2011-12...
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Description Monitoring of Lube oil temperature Charge-air coolant pressure Charge-air coolant temperature Level and temperature, lube oil Coolant temperature MS15025/00E 2011-12 | General Information | 19...
3 Technical Data 3.1 Firing order 12 V A1–B2–A5–B4–A3–B1–A6–B5–A2–B3–A4–B6 Direction of rotation Direction of rotation (as viewed on driving c.c.w., not reversible end) 20 | Technical Data | MS15025/00E 2011-12...
Number of cylinders Cylinder arrangement: V angle Degrees (°) Bore Stroke Cylinder displacement liters 1.75 Total displacement liters Compression ratio 17.5 Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder 22 | Technical Data | MS15025/00E 2011-12...
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Engine surface noise with attenuated intake noise (filter) - DL dB(A) (free-field sound-pressure level Lp, 1m distance, ISO 6798) Engine surface noise with attenuated intake noise filter) - DL dB(A) (sound power level LW, ISO 6798) MS15025/00E 2011-12 | Technical Data | 23...
4.2 Preparation for startup after extended out-of-service periods (>3 months) Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. ☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001063/..) are available. Startup after long out-of-service periods (>3 months) Item Action Engine Depreserve (→ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications A001063/..).
Switchgear cabinet, control Press start button. panel etc. (depending on • Automatic starting procedure is performed; manufacturer) • Tachometer indicates increasing speed. • After completion of starting sequence, the engine is running at idle speed. 26 | Operation | MS15025/00E 2011-12...
Stopping the engine Item Action Temperature indications Wait until engine temperatures are constant. Switchgear cabinet, control Press stop button. panel etc. (depending on • Automatic stopping procedure is performed. manufacturer) • Engine at a standstill. 28 | Operation | MS15025/00E 2011-12...
If the engine is to remain out of service for more than 1 week, seal the tems engine's air and exhaust sides. If the engine is to remain out of service for more than 1 month, carry out preservation (→ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications A001063/..). MS15025/00E 2011-12 | Operation | 29...
During external cleaning of the plant with water/steam-jet units, the pressure of the high-pressure jet (cleaning jet) must not exceed 50 bar. A minimum distance between spray nozzle and plant of 1 m must be observed. The temperature of the cleaning medium must not exceed 80 °C. 30 | Operation | MS15025/00E 2011-12...
The various Qualifica‐ tion Levels QL1 to QL4 reflect the levels of training offered in MTU courses and the contents of the tool kits required: QL1: Operational monitoring and maintenance which can be carried out during a break in operation without disassembling the engine.
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The relevant manufacturer's instructions apply with respect to the maintenance of any components which do not appear in this maintenance schedule. This Maintenance Schedule may include components which are not included in the MTU supply scope; these may be disregarded.
Check (→ Page 62). Fuel system Air in fuel system, if fault occurs after Vent fuel system (→ Page 41). filling the system Engine Control Unit Faulty Contact Service. Table 4: Engine fires unevenly 34 | Troubleshooting | MS15025/00E 2011-12...
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Contaminated Contact Service. Exhaust turbocharger Faulty Contact Service. Table 8: Charge-air pressure too low Coolant leaks at intercooler Component Cause Action Intercooler Leaking, major coolant discharge Contact Service. Table 9: Coolant leaks at intercooler MS15025/00E 2011-12 | Troubleshooting | 35...
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Not at operating temperature Run engine to reach operating temper‐ ature. Fuel system Water in fuel Check fuel system at fuel prefilter Drain fuel prefilter (→ Page 43). Intercooler Leaking Contact Service. Table 12: White exhaust gas 36 | Troubleshooting | MS15025/00E 2011-12...
Rotate crankshaft with barring device in engine direction of rotation until "OT-A1" mark and pointer are aligned. Diagram for 12V engines (two crankshaft positions) 1 Cylinder A1 is in firing TDC 2 Cylinder A1 is in overlap TDC I Inlet valve X Exhaust valve MS15025/00E 2011-12 | Task Description | 37...
Check if the feeler gauge just passes through between valve bridge and rocker arm (3). Result: If not, adjust valve clearance. Final steps Remove barring device. Install cover. Install cylinder head cover (→ Page 39). 38 | Task Description | MS15025/00E 2011-12...
Position cylinder head cover and screws at positions 1 to 4 and tighten with torque wrench to the prescri‐ bed initial tightening torque. Name Size Type Lubricant Value/Standard Screw with twin Preload torque 10 Nm collar MS15025/00E 2011-12 | Task Description | 39...
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Tighten screws at positions 1 to 18 to specified tightening torque using a torque wrench. Name Size Type Lubricant Value/Standard Screw with twin Tightening torque 20 Nm ±2 Nm collar Consecutive tightening sequence starting at po‐ 1 to 18 sition 1: 40 | Task Description | MS15025/00E 2011-12...
• Do not smoke. Draining condensate from fuel prefilter Provide a suitable container to collect the water. Open drain screw (1). Allow water to drain off. Screw in and close drain screw (2). MS15025/00E 2011-12 | Task Description | 43...
7.4 Air Filter 7.4.1 Air filter – Replacement Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. For air filter replacement, carry out operations as specified by the manufacturer – filter is plant/vehicle manufacturer's supply. 44 | Task Description | MS15025/00E 2011-12...
Replace air filter, if the signal ring (2) is completely visible in the red area of the service indicator control window (3) (→ Page 44). After installation of new filter, press reset button (1). Result: Signal ring returns to initial position. MS15025/00E 2011-12 | Task Description | 45...
Insert oil dipstick (1) into guide tube up to the stop, withdraw after approx. 10 seconds and check oil lev‐ Oil level must be between “min.” and “max.” marks. If necessary, top up to "max." mark (→ Page 47). Insert oil dipstick (1) in guide tube up to the stop. 46 | Task Description | MS15025/00E 2011-12...
7.6.2 Engine oil – Change Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. ☑ Engine is at operating temperature. ☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001063/..) are available. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Engine oil WARNING Hot oil.
Screw on cover (1) with oil filter element (3) and tighten to the specified torque with a torque wrench. Name Size Type Lubricant Value/Standard Cover Tightening torque (Engine oil) 35 Nm ±3.5 Nm Replace other engine oil filters in the same way. Check oil level (→ Page 46) 48 | Task Description | MS15025/00E 2011-12...
7.8 Coolant Circuit, General, High-Temperature Circuit 7.8.1 Engine coolant – Level check Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. ☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001063/..) are available. WARNING Coolant is hot and under pressure. Risk of injury and scalding! •...
Continue to turn breather valve counter‐ clockwise and remove. Draw off precipitated corrosion inhibitor oil from the expansion tank through filler neck. Open drain screw and drain off coolant at engine coolant pump (1). MS15025/00E 2011-12 | Task Description | 51...
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Open drain screws and drain coolant at crankcase, right side (1,2). Open drain screws and drain coolant at crankcase, left side (1,2). Install drain screw with new sealing ring. Place breather valve on filler neck and close. 52 | Task Description | MS15025/00E 2011-12...
7.8.4 Engine coolant – Filling Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. ☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001063/..) are available. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Engine coolant WARNING Coolant is hot and under pressure.
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Final steps Start the engine and operate it at idle speed for some minutes. Check coolant level (→ Page 49), top up if required. 54 | Task Description | MS15025/00E 2011-12...
• Permissible coolant discharge quantity: Up to 0.1 ml per hour respectively 100 ml per 1,000 operating hours. Stop engine (→ Page 28) and disable en‐ gine start. If discharge exceeds the specified limits, contact Service. MS15025/00E 2011-12 | Task Description | 55...
7.9 Low-Temperature Circuit 7.9.1 Charge-air coolant level – Check Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. ☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001063/..) are available. WARNING Coolant is hot and under pressure. Risk of injury and scalding! • Let the engine cool down.
(1). Open drain plugs and drain coolant on the intercooler, right (1) and left side (2). Screw in drain plugs with new sealing rings. Place breather valve on filler neck and close. 58 | Task Description | MS15025/00E 2011-12...
7.9.4 Charge-air coolant – Filling Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. ☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001063/..) are available. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Charge-air coolant Sealing ring (→ Spare Parts Catalog) WARNING Coolant is hot and under pressure.
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Check proper condition of breather valve, clean sealing faces if required. Fit breather valve and close it. Final steps Start the engine and operate it at idle speed for some minutes. Check coolant level (→ Page 56). 60 | Task Description | MS15025/00E 2011-12...
(→ Contact Service) if cable conductors are damaged. Note: Close male connectors that are not plugged in with the protective cap supplied. Clean dirty connector housings, sockets and contacts with isopropyl alcohol. Ensure that all sensor connectors are securely engaged. 62 | Task Description | MS15025/00E 2011-12...
Seal unused connectors with the supplied protective cap. Release the latch and pull off connectors. Clean connector housings, connector socket housings and all contacts with isopropyl alcohol. When connectors, sockets and all contacts are dry: Fit connectors and lock them. MS15025/00E 2011-12 | Task Description | 63...
Engine Control Unit. Make sure that the clips (2) are engaged. Check firm seating of all screws (1) on En‐ gine Control Unit cable clamps. Make sure that cable clamps are not defective. 64 | Task Description | MS15025/00E 2011-12...
Electronic Control Module Electronic control unit of the DDEC system Engine Control Unit Engine governor Engine Data Module Memory module for engine data EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory EFPA Electronic Foot Pedal Assembly MS15025/00E 2011-12 | Appendix A | 65...
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Monitors oil temperature Oberer Totpunkt Top Dead Center (TDC) Panel Control panel Peripheral Interface Module Modulated signal P-xyz Pressure-xyz Pressure measuring point, xyz specifies the measuring point designation Redundancy Lost Alarm: Redundant CAN bus failure 66 | Appendix A | MS15025/00E 2011-12...
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Throttle Position Sensor Timing Reference Sensor T-xyz Temperature-xyz Temperature measuring point, xyz specifies the measuring point designation Unterer Totpunkt Bottom Dead Center (BDC) Variable Nozzle Turbine Variable-Speed Governor Vehicle Speed Sensor Werkzeugkatalog Tool Catalog MS15025/00E 2011-12 | Appendix A | 67...
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