Putting The Engine Into Operation After Extended Out-Of-Service Periods (>3 Months) - MTU 20 V 4000 M93 x Operating Instructions Manual

4.2 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 into operation after extended out-of-service periods (>3 months)
Item
Engine
Lube oil system
Raw water pump (if located
above waterline)
Coolant circuit
Coolant circuit
Coolant circuit
HP fuel pump
Engine control system
Engine Control Unit ECU
EIM
EMU 8
LOP
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Action
Depreserve (→ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications A001061/..).
Check engine oil level (→ Page 144);
Preheat engine oil if required.
Lubricate valve gear (→ Page 115).
Fill with water (approx. 3 – 4 liters).
If engine is out of service for more than one year, change coolant
(→ Page 157).
Check coolant level (→ Page 156).
Heat coolant with coolant preheating unit.
Only for engines without oil priming pump
Fill HP fuel pump with new engine oil (→ Page 121).
Switch master switch to ON;
Press illuminated pushbutton READY FOR OPERATION (→ Page 55).
Check plug connections (→ Page 181).
Check plug connections (→ Page 180).
Check plug connections (→ Page 179).
Press illuminated pushbutton LAMP TEST (→ Page 55).