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MTU 8 V 2000 M51A Operating Instructions Manual

Mtu 8 v 2000 m50a; 8 v 2000 m50b; 8 v 2000 m51a; 8 v 2000 m51b; 12 v 2000 m50a; 12 v 2000 m50b; 12 v 2000 m51a; 12 v 2000 m51b; 16 v 2000 m50a; 16 v 2000 m50b; 16 v 2000 m51a; 16 v 2000 m51b diesel engines
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Diesel Engine
8 V 2000 M50A, M50B
8 V 2000 M51A, M51B
12 V 2000 M50A, M50B
12 V 2000 M51A, M51B
16 V 2000 M50A, M50B
16 V 2000 M51A, M51B
MW15550/06E

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Diesel Engine 8 V 2000 M50A, M50B 8 V 2000 M51A, M51B 12 V 2000 M50A, M50B 12 V 2000 M51A, M51B 16 V 2000 M50A, M50B 16 V 2000 M51A, M51B MW15550/06E...
  • Page 2 This Publication is protected by copyright and may not be used in any way whether in whole or in part without the prior written permission of MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH. This restriction also applies to copyright, distribution, translation, micro‐ filming and storage or processing on electronic systems including data bases and online services.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Safety 3.11 12V 2000 M50A engine data: Engine- mounted heat exchanger, reference 1.1 General conditions condition: Intake-air temperature 45 °C 1.2 Personnel and organizational requirements 3.12 12V 2000 M50A engine data: Remote heat 1.3 Transportation exchanger, reference condition: Intake air 1.4 Safety regulations for startup and operation temperature 45 °C 1.5 Safety regulations for maintenance and...
  • Page 4 3.29 Engine data 16V 2000M51A, engine- 7.3 Cylinder Liner mounted heat exchanger 7.3.1 Cylinder liner – Endoscopic examination 3.30 16V 2000 M51A engine data: Remote heat 7.3.2 Cylinder liner – Instructions and comments on endoscopic and visual examination exchanger 3.31 Engine data 16V 2000M51B, engine- 7.4 Crankcase Breather mounted heat exchanger 7.4.1 Crankcase ventilation –...
  • Page 5 7.18.1 Drive belt – Condition check 8 Appendix A 7.19 Battery-Charging Generator 8.1 Abbreviations 7.19.1 Battery-charging generator drive – Drive belt 8.2 MTU contacts/service partners check and adjustment 7.19.2 Battery-charging generator drive – Drive belt replacement 7.20 Engine Mounting / Support 9 Appendix B 7.20.1 Engine mounting –...

  • Page 6: Safety

    Correct use also includes observation of and compliance with the maintenance specifications. 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.

  • Page 7: Personnel And Organizational Requirements

    1.2 Personnel and organizational requirements Personnel requirements Work on the engine must only be carried out by appropriately qualified and instructed personnel. Observe the minimum legal age. Responsibilities of the operating, maintenance and repair personnel must be specified by the operating company.

  • Page 8: Transportation

    1.3 Transportation Transport without flange-mounted gearbox Illustration is essentially valid for 8V 2000 M engines Illustration is essentially valid for 12/16V 2000 M engines Transport with flange-mounted gearbox Illustration is essentially valid for 8V 2000 M engines 8 | Safety | MW15550/06E 2012-02...
  • Page 9 The eyebolts mounted at the driving end and on the gearbox must not be used for transporting plants with flange-mounted gearboxes. Only use transport and lifting devices approved by MTU. Take the engine's center of gravity into account. MW15550/06E 2012-02 | Safety | 9...
  • Page 10 Only set down engine on a firm, level surface. Make sure that the consistency and load-bearing capacity of the ground or support surface is adequate. Never set an engine down on the oil pan unless expressively authorized to do so by MTU on a case-to- case basis.

  • Page 11: Safety Regulations For Startup And Operation

    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: •...

  • Page 12: Safety Regulations For Maintenance And Repair Work

    1.5 Safety regulations for maintenance and repair work Safety regulations for maintenance and repair work Have maintenance and repair work carried out by qualified and authorized personnel only. Allow the engine to cool down before starting maintenance work (risk of explosion of oil vapors). Before starting work, relieve pressure in systems and compressed-air lines which are to be opened.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 For conducting light-beam procedures and measurement work, only the following laser devices must be used: • Laser devices of classes 1, 2 or 3A. • 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.

  • Page 15: Auxiliary Materials, Fire Prevention And Environmental Protection

    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.
  • Page 16 Lead • When working with lead or lead-containing compounds, avoid direct contact to the skin and do not inhale lead vapors. • Adopt suitable measures to avoid the formation of lead dust. • Switch on extraction system. • Wash hands after contact with lead or lead-containing substances. Compressed air Observe special safety precautions when working with compressed air: •...

  • Page 17: Conventions For Safety Instructions In The Text

    1.7 Conventions for safety instructions in the text DANGER In the event of immediate danger. Consequences: Death or serious injury • Remedial action WARNING In the event of potentially dangerous situations. Consequences: Death or serious injury • Remedial action CAUTION In the event of dangerous situations.

  • Page 18: General Information

    2 General Information 2.1 Engine side and cylinder designations Engine sides are always designated as viewed from the driving end (KS). The cylinders of the left engine side are designated "A" and those of the right side "B" (as per DIN ISO 1204).

  • Page 19: Product Description

    2.2 Product description Description of the engine Engine The engine is a liquid-cooled four-stroke diesel engine, rotating counterclockwise (seen from driving end), with direct injection, exhaust turbocharging and intercooling. The engine is monitored by an engine control and monitoring system. Monitoring in the engine room is carried out by the engine control and monitoring unit.
  • Page 20 • Interface to CAN field bus for connected, communicating monitoring system components. SOLAS – Fire protection specifications All fuel lines with fuel pressure >1.8 bar are fitted with SOLAS-compliant covers acc. to MTU standard MTN5233. All oil lines with oil pressure >1.8 bar are fitted with SOLAS-compliant covers acc. to MTU standard MTN5233.
  • Page 21 Fuel system covers MW15550/06E 2012-02 | General Information | 21...
  • Page 22 22 | General Information | MW15550/06E 2012-02...
  • Page 23 Lube oil system covers MW15550/06E 2012-02 | General Information | 23...
  • Page 24 24 | General Information | MW15550/06E 2012-02...
  • Page 25 Special unions The following types of union are spray-proof in case of leakage even without covers and have been con‐ firmed as being SOLAS-compliant by GL and DNV. Plug-in pipe union Design precludes lateral spray as the parting line is shielded by the sleeve (4). Only seepage along the pipeline is possible whereby the pressure is greatly reduced by a faulty O-ring (3).
  • Page 26 High-pressure unions 1 Jacketed pipe 8 Thrust ring 15 Union nut 2 HP line 9 Union nut 16 Thrust ring 3 O-ring 10 Union nut 17 External pipe of HP line 4 Union nut 11 Connecting piece 18 Internal pipe of HP line 5 Recess for O-ring 12 Snap ring 19 Spherical sealing area...
  • Page 27 Shielding of fuel filters and lube-oil filters Shielding with plastic ring The plastic ring (1) precludes lateral spray. The fluid is diverted to the catch basin whereby the pressure is greatly reduced. Shielding by structural overhang The overhang (1) prevents lateral spray. The fluid is diverted to the catch basin whereby the pressure is greatly reduced.

  • Page 28: Engine Overview 2000 M50-M61A/B

    2.3 Engine overview 2000 M50-M61A/B Engine – Overview of functional groups 010 Crankcase and externally 080 Fuel system (low pres‐ 180 Lube oil system/lube oil mounted components sure) circuit 020 Gear train 100 Exhaust turbocharger 200 Coolant circuit 030 Crank drive 110 Charge-air cooling 230 Mounting/support 040 Cylinder head...

  • Page 29: Sensors, Actuators And Injectors - Overview

    2.4 Sensors, actuators and injectors – Overview Top view 12V 2000 M 1 B03 (T-Intake air) 4 B5.2 (P-Lube oil) 7 B07 (T-Lube oil) 2 B10 (P-Charge-air pres‐ 5 F25 (P-Lube-oil differ‐ 8 B05 (P-Lube oil) sure) ence over filter) 3 B09 (T-Charge air) 6 B34 (P-Fuel after filter) MW15550/06E 2012-02 | General Information | 29...
  • Page 30 Left engine side 12V 2000 M 1 F33 (H-Engine coolant) 3 B21 (Raw water pres‐ 2 Y27 (Turbocharger con‐ sure) trol valve) 30 | General Information | MW15550/06E 2012-02...
  • Page 31 Engine free end 12V 2000 M 1 B06 (T-Coolant) 2 B6.2 (T-Coolant) MW15550/06E 2012-02 | General Information | 31...
  • Page 32 Right engine side 12V 2000 M 1 B44 (N-turbocharger) 3 F46 (H-Leak-off fuel) 2 B16 (P-Coolant) 4 B33 (T-Fuel) 32 | General Information | MW15550/06E 2012-02...
  • Page 33 Driving end 12V 2000 M 1 B01 (N-Camshaft) 3 B13 (N-Crankshaft) 5 B4.21 (T-Exhaust bulk, A 2 B4.22 (T-Exhaust bulk, B 4 B13.2 (N-Crankshaft) side) side) MW15550/06E 2012-02 | General Information | 33...
  • Page 34 Top view 16V 2000 M 1 B03 (T-Intake air) 4 B5.2 (P-Lube oil) 6 B34 (P-Fuel after filter) 2 B10 (P-Charge air) 5 F25 (P-Lube-oil differ‐ 7 B07 (T-Lube oil) 3 B09 (T-Charge air) ence over filter) 8 B05 (P-Lube oil) 34 | General Information | MW15550/06E 2012-02...
  • Page 35 Left engine side 16V 2000 M 1 F33 (H-Coolant) 3 B21 (Raw water pres‐ 2 Y27 (Turbocharger con‐ sure) trol valve) MW15550/06E 2012-02 | General Information | 35...
  • Page 36 Free end 16V 2000 M 1 B06 (T-Coolant) 2 B6.2 (T-Coolant) 36 | General Information | MW15550/06E 2012-02...
  • Page 37 Right engine side 16V 2000 M 1 B44 (N-Turbocharger) 3 F46 (H-Leak-off fuel) 2 B16 (P-Coolant) 4 B33 (T-Fuel) MW15550/06E 2012-02 | General Information | 37...
  • Page 38 Driving end 16V 2000 M 1 B01 (N-Camshaft) 3 B13 (N-Crankshaft) 5 B4.21 (T-Exhaust bulk, A 2 B4.22 (T-Exhaust bulk, B 4 B13.2 (N-Crankshaft) side) side) 38 | General Information | MW15550/06E 2012-02...

  • Page 39: Technical Data

    3 Technical Data 3.1 8V 2000 M50A engine data: Engine-mounted heat exchanger, reference condition: Intake-air temperature 25 °C Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 40 Number of cylinders Stroke Displacement of a cylinder Liters 1.99 Displacement, total Liters 15.92 Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Raw water circuit (open circuit) Number of cylinders Raw water pump: Inlet pressure, min. -0.2 Raw water pump: inlet pressure, max.
  • Page 41 Capacities Number of cylinders Engine coolant, engine side (with cooling system) Liters Engine oil capacity, initial filling (standard oil system) (Option: max. operat‐ Liters ing inclinations) Oil change quantity, max. (standard oil system) (Option: max. operating in‐ Liters clinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “min.” (standard oil system) (Option: max. Liters operating inclinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “max.”...

  • Page 42: 2000 M50A Engine Data: Remote Heat Exchanger, Reference Condition: Intake-Air Temperature 25 °C

    3.2 8V 2000 M50A engine data: Remote heat exchanger, reference condition: Intake-air temperature 25 °C Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 43 Number of cylinders Displacement, total Liters 15.92 Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Lube oil system Number of cylinders Lube oil operating temperature before engine, from °C Lube-oil operating temperature before engine, to °C Lube oil operating pressure upstream of engine, from Lube oil operating pressure upstream of engine, to Lube oil operating pressure (low idle) (meas.
  • Page 44 Capacities Number of cylinders Engine oil capacity, initial filling (standard oil system) (Option: max. operat‐ Liters ing inclinations) Oil change quantity, max. (standard oil system) (Option: max. operating in‐ Liters clinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “min.” (standard oil system) (Option: max. Liters operating inclinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “max.”...

  • Page 45: 2000 M50B Engine Data: Engine-Mounted Heat Exchanger, Reference Condition: Intake-Air Temperature 25 °C

    3.3 8V 2000 M50B engine data: Engine-mounted heat exchanger, reference condition: Intake-air temperature 25 °C Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 46 Number of cylinders Displacement, total Liters 15.92 Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Raw water circuit (open circuit) Number of cylinders Raw water pump: Inlet pressure, min. -0.2 Raw water pump: inlet pressure, max. +0.5 Pressure loss in engine-external raw water system, max.
  • Page 47 Capacities Number of cylinders Engine coolant, engine side (with cooling system) Liters Engine oil capacity, initial filling (standard oil system) (Option: max. operat‐ Liters ing inclinations) Oil change quantity, max. (standard oil system) (Option: max. operating in‐ Liters clinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “min.” (standard oil system) (Option: max. Liters operating inclinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “max.”...

  • Page 48: 2000 M50B Engine Data: Remote Heat Exchanger, Reference Condition: Intake-Air Temperature 25 °C

    3.4 8V 2000 M50B engine data: Remote heat exchanger, reference condition: Intake-air temperature 25 °C Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 49 Number of cylinders Displacement, total Liters 15.92 Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Lube oil system Number of cylinders Lube oil operating temperature before engine, from °C Lube-oil operating temperature before engine, to °C Lube oil operating pressure before engine, from Lube oil operating pressure before engine, to Lube oil operating pressure (low idle) (meas.
  • Page 50 Capacities Number of cylinders Engine oil capacity, initial filling (standard oil system) (Option: max. operat‐ Liters ing inclinations) Oil change quantity, max. (standard oil system) (Option: max. operating in‐ Liters clinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “min.” (standard oil system) (Option: max. Liters operating inclinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “max.”...

  • Page 51: Engine Data 8V 2000M51A, Engine-Mounted Heat Exchanger

    3.5 Engine data 8V 2000M51A, engine-mounted heat exchanger Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 52 Number of cylinders Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Raw water circuit (open circuit) Number of cylinders Raw water pump: Inlet pressure, min. -0.2 Raw water pump: inlet pressure, max. Pressure loss in off-engine raw water system, max. permissible. Lube oil system Number of cylinders Lube oil operating temperature before engine, from...
  • Page 53 Capacities Number of cylinders Engine coolant, engine side (with cooling system) Liters Engine oil capacity, initial filling (standard oil system) (Option: max. operat‐ Liters ing inclinations) Oil change quantity, max. (standard oil system) (option: max. operating in‐ Liters clinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “min.” (standard oil system) (Option: max. Liters operating inclinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “max.”...

  • Page 54: 2000 M51A Engine Data: Remote Heat Exchanger

    3.6 8V 2000 M51A engine data: Remote heat exchanger Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 55 Number of cylinders Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Lube oil system Number of cylinders Lube oil operating temperature before engine, from °C Lube oil operating temperature before engine, to °C Lube oil operating pressure before engine, from Lube oil operating pressure before engine, to Lube oil operating pressure (low idle) (meas.
  • Page 56 Weights / main dimensions Number of cylinders Engine dry weight (with standard accessories installed, w/o coupling) 1750 Acoustics Number of cylinders Exhaust noise, unsilenced – DL (free-field sound pressure level Lp, 1 m dis‐ dB(A) tance, ISO 6798, +3dB(A) tolerance) Engine surface noise with attenuated intake noise (filter) –...

  • Page 57: Engine Data 8V 2000M51B, Engine-Mounted Heat Exchanger

    3.7 Engine data 8V 2000M51B, engine-mounted heat exchanger Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 58 Number of cylinders Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Raw water circuit (open circuit) Number of cylinders Raw water pump: Inlet pressure, min. -0.2 Raw water pump: inlet pressure, max. Pressure loss in off-engine raw water system, max. permissible. Lube oil system Number of cylinders Lube oil operating temperature before engine, from...
  • Page 59 Capacities Number of cylinders Engine coolant, engine side (with cooling system) Liters Engine oil capacity, initial filling (standard oil system) (Option: max. operat‐ Liters ing inclinations) Oil change quantity, max. (standard oil system) (option: max. operating in‐ Liters clinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “min.” (standard oil system) (Option: max. Liters operating inclinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “max.”...

  • Page 60: 2000 M51B Engine Data: Remote Heat Exchanger

    3.8 8V 2000 M51B engine data: Remote heat exchanger Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 61 Number of cylinders Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Lube oil system Number of cylinders Lube oil operating temperature before engine, from °C Lube oil operating temperature before engine, to °C Lube oil operating pressure before engine, from Lube oil operating pressure before engine, to Lube oil operating pressure (low idle) (meas.
  • Page 62 Weights / main dimensions Number of cylinders Engine dry weight (with standard accessories installed, w/o coupling) 1750 Acoustics Number of cylinders Exhaust noise, unsilenced – DL (free-field sound pressure level Lp, 1 m dis‐ dB(A) tance, ISO 6798, +3dB(A) tolerance) Engine surface noise with attenuated intake noise (filter) –...

  • Page 63: Mounted Heat Exchanger, Reference Condition: Intake-Air Temperature 25 °C

    3.9 12V 2000 M50A engine data: Engine-mounted heat exchanger, reference condition: Intake-air temperature 25 °C Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 64 Number of cylinders Displacement, total Liters 23.88 Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Raw water circuit (open circuit) Number of cylinders Raw water pump: Inlet pressure, min. -0.2 Raw water pump: inlet pressure, max. +0.5 Pressure loss in engine-external raw water system, max.
  • Page 65 Capacities Number of cylinders Engine coolant, engine side (with cooling system) Liters Engine oil capacity, initial filling (standard oil system) (Option: max. operat‐ Liters ing inclinations) Oil change quantity, max. (standard oil system) (Option: max. operating in‐ Liters clinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “min.” (standard oil system) (Option: max. Liters operating inclinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “max.”...

  • Page 66: 2000 M50A Engine Data: Remote Heat

    3.10 12V 2000 M50A engine data: Remote heat exchanger, reference condition: Intake-air temperature 25 °C Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 67 Number of cylinders Displacement, total Liters 23.88 Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Lube oil system Number of cylinders Lube oil operating temperature before engine, from °C Lube-oil operating temperature before engine, to °C Lube oil operating pressure before engine, from Lube oil operating pressure before engine, to Lube oil operating pressure (low idle) (meas.
  • Page 68 Capacities Number of cylinders Engine oil capacity, initial filling (standard oil system) (Option: max. operat‐ Liters ing inclinations) Oil change quantity, max. (standard oil system) (Option: max. operating in‐ Liters clinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “min.” (standard oil system) (Option: max. Liters operating inclinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “max.”...

  • Page 69: 2000 M50A Engine Data: Engine-Mounted Heat Exchanger, Reference Condition: Intake-Air Temperature 45 °C

    3.11 12V 2000 M50A engine data: Engine-mounted heat exchanger, reference condition: Intake-air temperature 45 °C Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 70 Number of cylinders Displacement, total Liters 23.88 Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Raw water circuit (open circuit) Number of cylinders Raw water pump: Inlet pressure, min. -0.2 Raw water pump: inlet pressure, max. +0.5 Pressure loss in engine-external raw water system, max.
  • Page 71 Capacities Number of cylinders Engine coolant, engine side (with cooling system) Liters Engine oil capacity, initial filling (standard oil system) (Option: max. operat‐ Liters ing inclinations) Oil change quantity, max. (standard oil system) (Option: max. operating in‐ Liters clinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “min.” (standard oil system) (Option: max. Liters operating inclinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “max.”...

  • Page 72: 2000 M50A Engine Data: Remote Heat Exchanger, Reference Condition: Intake Air Temperature 45 °C

    3.12 12V 2000 M50A engine data: Remote heat exchanger, reference condition: Intake air temperature 45 °C Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 73 Number of cylinders Displacement, total Liters 23.88 Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Lube oil system Number of cylinders Lube oil operating temperature before engine, from °C Lube-oil operating temperature before engine, to °C Lube oil operating pressure before engine, from Lube oil operating pressure before engine, to Lube oil operating pressure (low idle) (meas.
  • Page 74 Capacities Number of cylinders Engine oil capacity, initial filling (standard oil system) (Option: max. operat‐ Liters ing inclinations) Oil change quantity, max. (standard oil system) (Option: max. operating in‐ Liters clinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “min.” (standard oil system) (Option: max. Liters operating inclinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “max.”...

  • Page 75: 2000 M50B Engine Data: Engine-Mounted Heat Exchanger, Reference Condition: Intake-Air Temperature 25 °C

    3.13 12V 2000 M50B engine data: Engine-mounted heat exchanger, reference condition: Intake-air temperature 25 °C Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 76 Number of cylinders Displacement, total Liters 23.88 Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Raw water circuit (open circuit) Number of cylinders Raw water pump: Inlet pressure, min. -0.2 Raw water pump: inlet pressure, max. +0.5 Pressure loss in engine-external raw water system, max.
  • Page 77 Capacities Number of cylinders Engine coolant, engine side (with cooling system) Liters Engine oil capacity, initial filling (standard oil system) (Option: max. operat‐ Liters ing inclinations) Oil change quantity, max. (standard oil system) (Option: max. operating in‐ Liters clinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “min.” (standard oil system) (Option: max. Liters operating inclinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “max.”...

  • Page 78: 2000 M50B Engine Data: Remote Heat Exchanger, Reference Condition: Intake-Air Temperature 25 °C

    3.14 12V 2000 M50B engine data: Remote heat exchanger, reference condition: Intake-air temperature 25 °C Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 79 Number of cylinders Displacement, total Liters 23.88 Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Lube oil system Number of cylinders Lube oil operating temperature before engine, from °C Lube-oil operating temperature before engine, to °C Lube oil operating pressure before engine, from Lube oil operating pressure before engine, to Lube oil operating pressure (low idle) (meas.
  • Page 80 Capacities Number of cylinders Engine oil capacity, initial filling (standard oil system) (Option: Hmax. oper‐ Liters ating inclinations) Oil change quantity, max. (standard oil system) (Option: max. operating in‐ Liters clinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “min.” (standard oil system) (Option: max. Liters operating inclinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “max.”...

  • Page 81: 2000 M50B Engine Data: Engine-Mounted Heat Exchanger, Reference Condition: Intake-Air Temperature 45 °C

    3.15 12V 2000 M50B engine data: Engine-mounted heat exchanger, reference condition: Intake-air temperature 45 °C Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 82 Number of cylinders Displacement, total Liters 23.88 Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Raw water circuit (open circuit) Number of cylinders Raw water pump: Inlet pressure, min. -0.2 Raw water pump: inlet pressure, max. +0.5 Pressure loss in engine-external raw water system, max.
  • Page 83 Capacities Number of cylinders Engine coolant, engine side (with cooling system) Liters Engine oil capacity, initial filling (standard oil system) (Option: max. operat‐ Liters ing inclinations) Oil change quantity, max. (standard oil system) (Option: max. operating in‐ Liters clinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “min.” (standard oil system) (Option: max. Liters operating inclinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “max.”...

  • Page 84: 2000 M50B Engine Data: Remote Heat Exchanger, Reference Condition: Intake-Air Temperature 45 °C

    3.16 12V 2000 M50B engine data: Remote heat exchanger, reference condition: Intake-air temperature 45 °C Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 85 Number of cylinders Displacement, total Liters 23.88 Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Lube oil system Number of cylinders Lube oil operating temperature before engine, from °C Lube-oil operating temperature before engine, to °C Lube oil operating pressure before engine, from Lube oil operating pressure before engine, to Lube oil operating pressure (low idle) (meas.
  • Page 86 Capacities Number of cylinders Engine oil capacity, initial filling (standard oil system) (Option: max. operat‐ Liters ing inclinations) Oil change quantity, max. (standard oil system) (Option: max. operating in‐ Liters clinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “min.” (standard oil system) (Option: max. Liters operating inclinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “max.”...

  • Page 87: Engine Data 12V 2000 M51A, Engine-Mounted Heat Exchanger

    3.17 Engine data 12V 2000 M51A, engine-mounted heat exchanger Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 88 Number of cylinders Displacement, total Liters 23.88 Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Raw water circuit (open circuit) Number of cylinders Raw water pump: Inlet pressure, min. -0.2 Raw water pump: inlet pressure, max. +0.5 Pressure loss in engine-external raw water system, max.
  • Page 89 Capacities Number of cylinders Engine coolant, engine side (with cooling system) Liters Engine oil capacity, initial filling (standard oil system) (Option: max. operat‐ Liters ing inclinations) Oil change quantity, max. (standard oil system) (Option: max. operating in‐ Liters clinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “min.” (standard oil system) (Option: max. Liters operating inclinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “max.”...

  • Page 90: 2000 M51A Engine Data: Remote Heat Exchanger

    3.18 12V 2000 M51A engine data: Remote heat exchanger Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 91 Number of cylinders Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Lube oil system Number of cylinders Lube oil operating temperature before engine, from °C Lube-oil operating temperature before engine, to °C Lube oil operating pressure before engine, from Lube oil operating pressure before engine, to Lube oil operating pressure (low idle) (meas.
  • Page 92 Capacities Number of cylinders Engine oil capacity, initial filling (standard oil system) (Option: max. operat‐ Liters ing inclinations) Oil change quantity, max. (standard oil system) (Option: max. operating in‐ Liters clinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “min.” (standard oil system) (Option: max. Liters operating inclinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “max.”...

  • Page 93: Engine Data 12V 2000M51B, Engine-Mounted Heat Exchanger

    3.19 Engine data 12V 2000M51B, engine-mounted heat exchanger Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 94 Number of cylinders Displacement, total Liters 23.88 Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Raw water circuit (open circuit) Number of cylinders Raw water pump: Inlet pressure, min. -0.2 Raw water pump: inlet pressure, max. +0.5 Pressure loss in engine-external raw water system, max.
  • Page 95 Capacities Number of cylinders Engine coolant, engine side (with cooling system) Liters Engine oil capacity, initial filling (standard oil system) (Option: max. operat‐ Liters ing inclinations) Oil change quantity, max. (standard oil system) (Option: max. operating in‐ Liters clinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “min.” (standard oil system) (Option: max. Liters operating inclinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “max.”...

  • Page 96: 2000 M51B Engine Data: Remote Heat Exchanger

    3.20 12V 2000 M51B engine data: Remote heat exchanger Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 97 Number of cylinders Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Lube oil system Number of cylinders Lube oil operating temperature before engine, from °C Lube-oil operating temperature before engine, to °C Lube oil operating pressure before engine, from Lube oil operating pressure before engine, to Lube oil operating pressure (low idle) (meas.
  • Page 98 Capacities Number of cylinders Engine oil capacity, initial filling (standard oil system) (Option: max. operat‐ Liters ing inclinations) Oil change quantity, max. (standard oil system) (Option: max. operating in‐ Liters clinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “min.” (standard oil system) (Option: max. Liters operating inclinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “max.”...

  • Page 99: Mounted Heat Exchanger, Reference Condition: Intake-Air Temperature 25 °C

    3.21 16V 2000 M50A engine data: Engine-mounted heat exchanger, reference condition: Intake-air temperature 25 °C Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 100 Number of cylinders Displacement, total Liters 31.84 Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Raw water circuit (open circuit) Number of cylinders Raw water pump: Inlet pressure, min. -0.2 Raw water pump: inlet pressure, max. +0.5 Pressure loss in engine-external raw water system, max.
  • Page 101 Capacities Number of cylinders Engine coolant, engine side (with cooling system) Liters Engine oil capacity, initial filling (standard oil system) (Option: max. operat‐ Liters ing inclinations) Oil change quantity, max. (standard oil system) (Option: max. operating in‐ Liters clinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “min.” (standard oil system) (Option: max. Liters operating inclinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “max.”...

  • Page 102: 2000 M50A Engine Data: Remote Heat Exchanger, Reference Condition: Intake-Air Temperature 25 °C

    3.22 16V 2000 M50A engine data: Remote heat exchanger, reference condition: Intake-air temperature 25 °C Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 103 Number of cylinders Displacement, total Liters 31.84 Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Lube oil system Number of cylinders Lube oil operating temperature before engine, from °C Lube-oil operating temperature before engine, to °C Lube oil operating pressure before engine, from Lube oil operating pressure before engine, to Fuel system...
  • Page 104 Capacities Number of cylinders Engine oil capacity, initial filling (standard oil system) (Option: max. operat‐ Liters ing inclinations) Oil change quantity, max. (standard oil system) (Option: max. operating in‐ Liters clinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “min.” (standard oil system) (Option: max. Liters operating inclinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “max.”...

  • Page 105: 2000 M50A Engine Data: Engine-Mounted Heat Exchanger, Reference Condition: Intake-Air Temperature 45 °C

    3.23 16V 2000 M50A engine data: Engine-mounted heat exchanger, reference condition: Intake-air temperature 45 °C Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 106 Number of cylinders Displacement, total Liters 31.84 Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Raw water circuit (open circuit) Number of cylinders Raw water pump: Inlet pressure, min. -0.2 Raw water pump: inlet pressure, max. +0.5 Pressure loss in engine-external raw water system, max.
  • Page 107 Capacities Number of cylinders Engine coolant, engine side (with cooling system) Liters Engine oil capacity, initial filling (standard oil system) (Option: max. operat‐ Liters ing inclinations) Oil change quantity, max. (standard oil system) (Option: max. operating in‐ Liters clinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “min.” (standard oil system) (Option: max. Liters operating inclinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “max.”...

  • Page 108: 2000 M50A Engine Data: Remote Heat Exchanger, Reference Condition: Intake-Air Temperature 45 °C

    3.24 16V 2000 M50A engine data: Remote heat exchanger, reference condition: Intake-air temperature 45 °C Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 109 Number of cylinders Displacement, total Liters 31.84 Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Lube oil system Number of cylinders Lube oil operating temperature before engine, from °C Lube-oil operating temperature before engine, to °C Lube oil operating pressure before engine, from Lube oil operating pressure before engine, to Fuel system...
  • Page 110 Capacities Number of cylinders Engine oil capacity, initial filling (standard oil system) (Option: max. operat‐ Liters ing inclinations) Oil change quantity, max. (standard oil system) (Option: max. operating in‐ Liters clinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “min.” (standard oil system) (Option: max. Liters operating inclinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “max.”...

  • Page 111: 2000 M50B Engine Data: Engine-Mounted Heat Exchanger, Reference Condition: Intake-Air Temperature 25 °C

    3.25 16V 2000 M50B engine data: Engine-mounted heat exchanger, reference condition: Intake-air temperature 25 °C Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 112 Number of cylinders Displacement, total Liters 31.84 Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Raw water circuit (open circuit) Number of cylinders Raw water pump: Inlet pressure, min. -0.2 Raw water pump: inlet pressure, max. +0.5 Pressure loss in engine-external raw water system, max.
  • Page 113 Capacities Number of cylinders Engine coolant, engine side (with cooling system) Liters Engine oil capacity, initial filling (standard oil system) (Option: max. operat‐ Liters ing inclinations) Oil change quantity, max. (standard oil system) (Option: max. operating in‐ Liters clinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “min.” (standard oil system) (Option: max. Liters operating inclinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “max.”...

  • Page 114: 2000 M50B Engine Data: Remote Heat Exchanger, Reference Condition: Intake-Air Temperature 25 °C

    3.26 16V 2000 M50B engine data: Remote heat exchanger, reference condition: Intake-air temperature 25 °C Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 115 Number of cylinders Displacement, total Liters 31.84 Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Lube oil system Number of cylinders Lube oil operating temperature before engine, from °C Lube-oil operating temperature before engine, to °C Lube oil operating pressure before engine, from Lube oil operating pressure before engine, to Fuel system...
  • Page 116 Capacities Number of cylinders Engine oil capacity, initial filling (standard oil system) (Option: max. operat‐ Liters ing inclinations) Oil change quantity, max. (standard oil system) (Option: max. operating in‐ Liters clinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “min.” (standard oil system) (Option: max. Liters operating inclinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “max.”...

  • Page 117: 2000 M50B Engine Data: Engine-Mounted Heat Exchanger, Reference Condition: Intake-Air Temperature 45 °C

    3.27 16V 2000 M50B engine data: Engine-mounted heat exchanger, reference condition: Intake-air temperature 45 °C Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 118 Number of cylinders Displacement, total Liters 31.84 Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Raw water circuit (open circuit) Number of cylinders Raw water pump: Inlet pressure, min. -0.2 Raw water pump: inlet pressure, max. +0.5 Pressure loss in engine-external raw water system, max.
  • Page 119 Capacities Number of cylinders Engine coolant, engine side (with cooling system) Liters Engine oil capacity, initial filling (standard oil system) (Option: max. operat‐ Liters ing inclinations) Oil change quantity, max. (standard oil system) (Option: max. operating in‐ Liters clinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “min.” (standard oil system) (Option: max. Liters operating inclinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “max.”...

  • Page 120: 2000 M50B Engine Data: Remote Heat Exchanger, Reference Condition: Intake-Air Temperature 45 °C

    3.28 16V 2000 M50B engine data: Remote heat exchanger, reference condition: Intake-air temperature 45 °C Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 121 Number of cylinders Displacement, total Liters 31.84 Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Lube oil system Number of cylinders Lube oil operating temperature before engine, from °C Lube-oil operating temperature before engine, to °C Lube oil operating pressure before engine, from Lube oil operating pressure before engine, to Fuel system...
  • Page 122 Capacities Number of cylinders Engine oil capacity, initial filling (standard oil system) (Option: max. operat‐ Liters ing inclinations) Oil change quantity, max. (standard oil system) (Option: max. operating in‐ Liters clinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “min.” (standard oil system) (Option: max. Liters operating inclinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “max.”...

  • Page 123: Mounted Heat Exchanger

    3.29 Engine data 16V 2000M51A, engine-mounted heat exchanger Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 124 Number of cylinders Displacement, total Liters 31.84 Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Raw water circuit (open circuit) Number of cylinders Raw water pump: Inlet pressure, min. -0.2 Raw water pump: inlet pressure, max. +0.5 Pressure loss in engine-external raw water system, max.
  • Page 125 Capacities Number of cylinders Engine coolant, engine side (with cooling system) Liters Engine oil capacity, initial filling (standard oil system) (Option: max. operat‐ Liters ing inclinations) Oil change quantity, max. (standard oil system) (Option: max. operating in‐ Liters clinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “min.” (standard oil system) (Option: max. Liters operating inclinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “max.”...

  • Page 126: 2000 M51A Engine Data: Remote Heat Exchanger

    3.30 16V 2000 M51A engine data: Remote heat exchanger Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 127 Number of cylinders Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Lube oil system Number of cylinders Lube oil operating temperature before engine, from °C Lube-oil operating temperature before engine, to °C Lube oil operating pressure before engine, from Lube oil operating pressure before engine, to Fuel system Number of cylinders...
  • Page 128 Weights / main dimensions Number of cylinders Engine dry weight (with attached standard accessories, without coupling) 3200 Acoustics Number of cylinders Exhaust noise, unsilenced, DL, (free-field sound pressure level Lp, 1 m dis‐ dB(A) tance, ISO 6798) Engine surface noise with attenuated intake noise (filter) – DL (free-field dB(A) sound-pressure level Lp, 1 m distance, ISO 6798) 128 | Technical Data | MW15550/06E 2012-02...

  • Page 129: Engine Data 16V 2000M51B, Engine

    3.31 Engine data 16V 2000M51B, engine-mounted heat exchanger Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 130 Number of cylinders Displacement, total Liters 31.84 Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Raw water circuit (open circuit) Number of cylinders Raw water pump: Inlet pressure, min. -0.2 Raw water pump: inlet pressure, max. +0.5 Pressure loss in engine-external raw water system, max.
  • Page 131 Capacities Number of cylinders Engine coolant, engine side (with cooling system) Liters Engine oil capacity, initial filling (standard oil system) (Option: max. operat‐ Liters ing inclinations) Oil change quantity, max. (standard oil system) (Option: max. operating in‐ Liters clinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “min.” (standard oil system) (Option: max. Liters operating inclinations) Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “max.”...

  • Page 132: 2000 M51B Engine Data: Remote Heat Exchanger

    3.32 16V 2000 M51B engine data: Remote heat exchanger Explanation Abbrev. Meaning Reference value: Continuous power Reference value: Fuel stop power Design value Guaranteed value Guideline value Limit value, up to which the engine can be operated, without change (e.g. of power set‐ ting) Not yet defined value Not applicable...
  • Page 133 Number of cylinders Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder Lube oil system Number of cylinders Lube oil operating temperature before engine, from °C Lube-oil operating temperature before engine, to °C Lube oil operating pressure before engine, from Lube oil operating pressure before engine, to Fuel system Number of cylinders...
  • Page 134 Weights / main dimensions Number of cylinders Engine dry weight (with attached standard accessories, without coupling) 3200 Acoustics Number of cylinders Exhaust noise, unsilenced, DL, (free-field sound pressure level Lp, 1 m dis‐ dB(A) tance, ISO 6798) Engine surface noise with attenuated intake noise (filter) – DL (free-field dB(A) sound-pressure level Lp, 1 m distance, ISO 6798) 134 | Technical Data | MW15550/06E 2012-02...

  • Page 135: Firing Order

    3.33 Firing order Number of cylin‐ Firing order ders A1-B4-A4-A2-B3-A3-B2-B1 12 V A1-B2-A5-B4-A3-B1-A6-B5-A2-B3-A4-B6 16 V A1-B5-A3-A5-B2-B8-A2-A8-B3-A7-B4-B6-A4-A6-B1-B7 MW15550/06E 2012-02 | Technical Data | 135...

  • Page 136: Engine - Main Dimensions

    3.34 Engine – Main dimensions Engine model Length (A) Width (B) Height (C) 8 V 2000 M50-M61 approx. 2005 mm approx. 1280 mm approx. 1315 mm 12 V 2000 M50-M61 approx. 2350 mm approx. 1400 mm approx. 1475 mm 16 V 2000 M50-M61 approx.

  • Page 137: Operation

    4.1 Putting the engine into operation (out-of-service period > 3 months) Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. ☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specification (A001061/..) is available. Putting the engine into operation (out-of-service period > 3 months) Item Task Engine Depreserve (→...

  • Page 138: Putting The Engine Into Operation After Scheduled Out-Of-Service Period

    4.2 Putting the engine into operation after scheduled out-of- service period Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Putting into operation Item Task Lube oil system Check oil level (→ Page 208). Cooling system Check coolant level (→ Page 221). Cooling system Preheat coolant with preheating unit.

  • Page 139: Operational Checks

    4.3 Operational checks DANGER Unguarded rotating and moving engine components. Risk of serious injury – danger to life! • Take special care when working on a running engine. WARNING Engine noise above 85 dB (A). Risk of damage to hearing! •...

  • Page 140: Lop - Controls

    4.4 LOP – Controls LOP – Controls Item Color Inscription Meaning / Function White Function keys for operating the screen. White Functions vary and are displayed on the LCD screen. White White White White ALARM AC‐ Pressing the key the first time stops alarm signalization. KNOWLEDGE Pressing the key a second time acknowledges an active alarm.
  • Page 141 Item Color Inscription Meaning / Function TEST OVER‐ Pressing the key initiates overspeed test. SPEED LED (spot) lights up as long as the overspeed test is run‐ ning. Green (none) (none) Green (none) (none) Green (none) (none) White ENGINE SPEED Engine speed is increased as long as the key is held down.

  • Page 142: Starting The Engine From Lop

    4.5 Starting the engine from LOP Preconditions ☑ Gearbox is disengaged. ☑ External start interlock is not activated. ☑ Emergency air-shut-off flaps (if provided) are open. DANGER Unguarded rotating and moving engine components. Risk of serious injury – danger to life! •...

  • Page 143: Stopping The Engine From Lop

    4.6 Stopping the engine from LOP (without Blue Line automation system) Preconditions ☑ Engine is running in local mode. CAUTION Stopping the engine when it is running at full load causes extreme stress to the engine. Risk of overheating, damage to components! •...

  • Page 144: Emergency Stop From Lop

    4.7 Emergency stop from LOP CAUTION An emergency stop causes extreme stress to the engine. Risk of overheating, damage to components! • Initiate emergency stop only in emergency situations. Emergency stop from LOP Item Task Open cap of EMERGENCY STOP button (→ Page 140). Press EMERGENCY STOP button.

  • Page 145: After Stopping The Engine

    4.8 After stopping the engine Preconditions ☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available. After stopping the engine Item Action Coolant circuit Drain coolant (→ Page 223) if: • freezing temperatures are expected and the engine is to remain out of service for an extended period, but engine coolant has no antifreeze additive;...

  • Page 146: Plant - Cleaning

    4.9 Plant – Cleaning Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. ☑ Operating voltage is not applied. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Steam jet cleaner Cleaner (Hakupur 312) 30390 WARNING Compressed air Risk of injury! •...

  • Page 147: Maintenance

    5 Maintenance 5.1 Maintenance task reference table [QL1] The maintenance tasks and intervals for this product are defined in the Maintenance Schedule. The Maintenance Schedule is a stand-alone publication. The task numbers in this table provide reference to the maintenance tasks specified in the Maintenance Schedule.

  • Page 148: Maintenance Task Reference Table [Ql1]

    5.2 Maintenance task reference table [QL1] The maintenance tasks and intervals for this product are defined in the Maintenance Schedule. The Maintenance Schedule is a stand-alone publication. The task numbers in this table provide reference to the maintenance tasks specified in the Maintenance Schedule.

  • Page 149: Troubleshooting

    6 Troubleshooting 6.1 Troubleshooting Engine does not turn when starter is actuated Component Cause Measure Battery Discharged or faulty Charge or replace (see manufacturer's documentation). Cable connections faulty Check if cable connections are proper‐ ly secured (see manufacturer's docu‐ mentation). Starter (electric) Engine wiring or starter faulty Check if cable connections are proper‐...
  • Page 150 Faulty Contact Service. Charge-air temperature too high Component Cause Measure Engine coolant Engine coolant treatment incorrect Check (MTU test kit). Intercooler Contaminated Contact Service. Engine room Air-intake temperature too high Check fans Check air inlet/outlet ducts. Charge-air pressure too low...
  • Page 151 Black exhaust gas Component Cause Measure Air supply Air filter clogged Check signal ring position of contami‐ nation indicator (→ Page 206). Fuel injection equip‐ Injector faulty Replace (→ Page 183). ment Injection pump defective Replace (→ Page 179). Engine Overloaded Contact Service.

  • Page 152: Lop Fault Messages

    6.2 LOP fault messages Fault messages and measuring points (status reports) are displayed as text messages on the LOP dis‐ play (DIS). Explanation of the displayed texts can be gathered by pressing the help key on the touchscreen. Fault messages can also be caused by faulty sensors/actuators. Contact Service to have sensors/actuators checked and replaced as necessary if the troubleshooting measures listed in the table below prove unsuccessful.
  • Page 153 Display text Meaning Measure AL Output Stage Fault message re. power amplifier, cyl‐ 1. Check LOP visually (→ Page 243). Bank 2 Fault inder bank B 2. Perform LOP test procedures (→ Page 245). 3. Check ECU plug connection (→ Page 238). 4.
  • Page 154 Display text Meaning Measure DL 211+A003-ECU ECU 4 not recognized on default bus 1. Check LOP visually (→ Page 243). 2. Perform LOP test procedures (→ Page 245). 3. Check ECU plug connection (→ Page 238). 4. Check engine wiring (→ Page 234). 5.
  • Page 155 Display text Meaning Measure RL 211+A004-EMU EMU 1 not recognized on redundant 1. Check LOP visually (→ Page 243). 2. Perform LOP test procedures (→ Page 245). 3. Contact Service. • Have EMU checked and re‐ placed if required. SS Safety System Safety system has determined fault on Contact Service.
  • Page 156 Display text Meaning Measure TD P-Lube Oil Different measurement values trans‐ 1. Check LOP visually (→ Page 243). mitted by the two sensors for lube-oil 2. Perform LOP test procedures pressure (→ Page 245). 3. Check ECU plug connection (→ Page 238). 4.

  • Page 157: Task Description

    7 Task Description 7.1 SOLAS 7.1.1 SOLAS shielding as per MTN 5233 – Installation Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Shield A4 735233000100 Shield A5 735233000101 Shield A7 735233000103 Shield A8 735233000104...

  • Page 158: Solas Shielding - Installation As Per Mtn 5233

    7.1.2 SOLAS shielding – Installation as per MTN 5233 Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Shield A4 735233000100 Shield A5 735233000101 Shield A7 735233000103 Shield A8 735233000104 Installing SOLAS shielding Pinpoint installation location (→...

  • Page 159: Solas Shielding - Installation

    7.1.3 SOLAS shielding – Installation Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. ☑ Engine is cooled down to ambient temperature. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Oil filter shield X00009628 Fuel filter shield X00009654 Installing SOLAS shield on oil filter and fuel filter Pinpoint installation location (→...

  • Page 160: Installation Locations For Solas Shielding

    7.1.4 Installation locations for SOLAS shielding General information Primarily fit SOLAS shielding as per MTN 5233 (→ Page 157). On crankcase Item Type of shielding Remarks Shield (A4) On brazed-on union Shield (A5) On crankcase Free end B-side 160 | Task Description | MW15550/06E 2012-02...
  • Page 161 Item Type of shielding Remarks Shield (A7) On fuel delivery pump Free end B-side Free end B-side Item Type of shielding Remarks Shield (A7) On HP fuel pump Free end B-side Free end MW15550/06E 2012-02 | Task Description | 161...
  • Page 162 Item Type of shielding Remarks Shield (A7) Above fuel priming pump Free end Free end Item Type of shielding Remarks Shield (A7) Below fuel priming pump Free end Free end Item Type of shielding Remarks Shield (A8) On fuel filter housing Free end 162 | Task Description | MW15550/06E 2012-02...
  • Page 163 Driving end A-side Item Type of shielding Remarks Shield (A5) On valve plate Driving end Driving end A-side MW15550/06E 2012-02 | Task Description | 163...
  • Page 164 Item Type of shielding Remarks Shield (A5) On air flap control Driving Shield (A4) On brazed-on union Driving Shield (A5) On exhaust turbocharger flap control Driving Shield (A5) On exhaust turbocharger flap control Driving Driving end Item Type of shielding Remarks Shield (A4) Exhaust turbocharger lubrication...
  • Page 165 Driving end Item Type of shielding Remarks Shield (A4) Exhaust turbocharger lubrication Driving MW15550/06E 2012-02 | Task Description | 165...

  • Page 166: Engine

    7.2 Engine 7.2.1 Engine – Barring manually Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Ratchet F30006212 Socket F30005655 DANGER Unguarded rotating and moving engine components. Risk of serious injury – danger to life! •...

  • Page 167: Engine Cranking On Starter

    7.2.2 Engine cranking on starter Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Connector pliers 0135315483 DANGER Unguarded rotating and moving engine components. Risk of serious injury – danger to life! • before barring or starting the engine, ensure that nobody is in the danger zone. •...

  • Page 168: Cylinder Liner

    7.3 Cylinder Liner 7.3.1 Cylinder liner – Endoscopic examination Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Rigid endoscope Y20097353 Preparatory steps Remove cylinder head cover (→ Page 178). Remove injector (→...
  • Page 169 Final steps Install injector (→ Page 186). Install cylinder head cover (→ Page 178). MW15550/06E 2012-02 | Task Description | 169...

  • Page 170: Cylinder Liner - Instructions And Comments On Endoscopic And Visual Examination

    7.3.2 Cylinder liner – Instructions and comments on endoscopic and visual examination Terms used for endoscopic examination Use the terms listed below to describe the condition of the cylinder-liner surface in the endoscopic exami‐ nation report. Findings Measure Minor dirt scores Minor dirt scores can occur during the assembly of a new engine (honing prod‐...
  • Page 171 Findings Measure Burn mark This is caused by a malfunction in the liner / ring tribosystem. Usually they run over the whole ring-travel area (TDC/BDC), starting at the first TDC-ring and becoming more visible from the second TDC-ring 2 onwards and less pro‐ nounced from TDC-ring 1.

  • Page 172: Crankcase Breather

    7.4 Crankcase Breather 7.4.1 Crankcase ventilation – Oil separator element replacement, diaphragm check and replacement Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Torque wrench, 6-50 Nm F30027336 Ratchet adapter F30027340 Filter element (→...
  • Page 173 Checking diaphragms Remove cover (4). Take off spring (5), gasket (2) and dia‐ phragm (3). Check diaphragm (3) for damage. Replace diaphragm if damaged. Install diaphragm (3) on housing (1). Install new gasket (2) and spring (5) togeth‐ er with cover (4). Tighten screws of cover (4) to specified tightening torque.

  • Page 174: Crankcase Breather - Cleaning Oil Separator Element

    7.4.2 Crankcase breather – Cleaning oil separator element Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Fuel Gasket (→ Spare Parts Catalog) WARNING Fuels are combustible. Risk of fire and explosion! •...

  • Page 175: Valve Drive

    7.5 Valve Drive 7.5.1 Valve clearance – Check and adjustment Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. ☑ Engine coolant temperature is max. 40 °C. ☑ Valves are closed. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty.

  • Page 176: Adjusting Valve Clearance

    Checking valve clearance at two crankshaft positions Check TDC position of piston in cylinder • If the rocker arms are not under load on cylinder A1, the piston is in firing TDC. • If the rocker arms are under load on cyl‐ inder A1, the piston is in overlap TDC.
  • Page 177 Insert feeler gauge between valve bridge and rocker arm to verify that the gauge just passes through the gap. Result: If not, adjust valve clearance. Final steps Remove barring device. For installation of removed parts, follow reverse sequence of working steps. MW15550/06E 2012-02 | Task Description | 177...

  • Page 178: Cylinder Head Cover - Removal And Installation

    7.5.2 Cylinder head cover – Removal and installation Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Torque wrench, 6-50 Nm F30027336 Ratchet adapter F30027340 Gasket (→ Spare Parts Catalog) Preparatory steps Remove air filter (→...

  • Page 179: Injection Pump / Hp Pump

    7.6 Injection Pump / HP Pump 7.6.1 Injection pump – Replacement Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Injection pump (→ Spare Parts Catalog) Injection pump – Replacement Remove injection pump and install new one (→ Page 180). MW15550/06E 2012-02 | Task Description | 179...

  • Page 180: Injection Pump - Removal And Installation

    7.6.2 Injection pump – Removal and installation Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Torque wrench, 20-100 Nm F30026582 Ratchet adapter F30027340 Crowfoot box wrench F30027424 Crowfoot box wrench F30027425 Torque wrench, 0.5-5 Nm 0015384230...
  • Page 181 Removing injection pump Mark installation position of injection pump. Disconnect wiring (1) from injection pump. Remove fuel line (2). Unscrew securing screws of injection pump by approx. 6 mm. Result: The pretensioned compression spring presses the injection pump out of the crank‐ case.
  • Page 182 Install injection pump, observing marked in‐ stallation position. Install securing screws of injection pump and tighten with torque wrench to the specified torque. Name Size Type Lubricant Value/Standard Securing screw Tightening torque 60 Nm + 12 Nm Install fuel line (2). Tighten union nut on the injection pump to the specified tightening torque using a torque wrench.

  • Page 183: Injection Valve / Injector

    7.7 Injection Valve / Injector 7.7.1 Injector – Replacement Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Injector (→ Spare Parts Catalog) Replacing injector Remove injector and install new injector (→ Page 186). MW15550/06E 2012-02 | Task Description | 183...

  • Page 184: Hp Fuel Line - Pressure Pipe Neck Replacement

    7.7.2 HP fuel line – Pressure pipe neck replacement Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Torque wrench, 20-100 Nm F30026582 Open end socket wrench F30025897 Crowfoot box wrench F30027425 Crowfoot box wrench F30027424...
  • Page 185 Tighten thrust screw (2) with torque wrench to the specified tightening torque. Name Size Type Lubricant Value/Standard Thrust screw Tightening torque 40 Nm ± 5 Nm Install fuel line (3). Tighten union nut on the injection pump to the specified tightening torque using a torque wrench. Name Size Type...

  • Page 186: Injector - Removal And Installation

    7.7.3 Injector – Removal and installation Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Puller 3555890163/00 Fuel suction device F30378207 Torque wrench, 20-100 Nm F30026582 Open end socket wrench F30025897 Crowfoot box wrench F30027425...
  • Page 187 Removing injector Remove leak-off-fuel lines. Remove fuel line (3). Remove thrust screw (2). Withdraw pressure pipe neck (1). Extract fuel from the exposed bores using the suction device. Remove screw (2). Take off clamp (1). Screw puller into injector. Remove injector with puller. Remove injector sealing ring using a self- made hook.

  • Page 188: Installing Injector

    Installing injector Remove all covers before installation. Clean sealing surface on cylinder head and protective sleeve. Coat sealing ring (1) with grease and fit on‐ to injector. Coat sealing ring (2) with grease and fit on‐ to injector. Press injector into cylinder head by hand. Result: •...
  • Page 189 Tighten union nut on the pressure pipe neck to the specified tightening torque using a torque wrench. Name Size Type Lubricant Value/Standard Union nut Tightening torque 20 Nm +5 Nm Install leak-off-fuel lines. Final steps Install cylinder head cover (→ Page 178). Vent fuel system (→...

  • Page 190: Fuel System

    7.8 Fuel System 7.8.1 HP fuel line – Pressure pipe neck replacement Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Torque wrench, 20-100 Nm F30026582 Open end socket wrench F30025897 Crowfoot box wrench F30027425...
  • Page 191 Replacing pressure pipe neck Remove fuel line (3). Remove thrust screw (2). Withdraw pressure pipe neck (1). Coat sealing ring with grease (Kluthe Haku‐ form 30-10/emulsifier) and fit on to new pressure pipe neck (1). Blow out fuel line (3) with compressed air. Coat sealing cone of pressure pipe neck with engine oil.

  • Page 192: Fuel - Draining

    7.8.2 Fuel – Draining Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. WARNING Fuels are combustible. Risk of fire and explosion! • Avoid open flames, electrical sparks and ignition sources. • Do not smoke. Fuel – Draining Release threaded vent plugs on filter head. Open nipple on fuel line and drain fuel into appropriate container.

  • Page 193: Fuel System - Venting

    7.8.3 Fuel system – Venting Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. WARNING Fuels are combustible. Risk of fire and explosion! • Avoid open flames, electrical sparks and ignition sources. • Do not smoke. Venting fuel system Unlock fuel priming pump, unscrew handle. Open vent plugs on filter head.
  • Page 194 Open nipple at fuel heat exchanger. Operate the pump with the handle until bub‐ ble-free fuel emerges at the nipple. Close nipple at fuel heat exchanger. Open nipple at fuel line. Operate the pump with the handle until bub‐ ble-free fuel emerges at the nipple. Close nipple at fuel line.

  • Page 195: Fuel Filter

    7.9 Fuel Filter 7.9.1 Fuel filter – Replacement Preconditions ☑ Engine shut down and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Oil filter wrench F30379104 Diesel fuel Easy-change filter (→ Spare Parts Catalog) Plastic ring (→...
  • Page 196 Replacing fuel filter with the engine stopped Cut out the filter to be replaced. A Both filters cut in (operating position) B Left filter cut out C Right filter cut out Unscrew cut-out easy-change filter with oil filter wrench. Clean sealing face on filter head. Check sealing ring on new easy-change fil‐...

  • Page 197: Fuel Prefilter - Differential Pressure Check And Adjustment Of Gauge

    7.9.2 Fuel prefilter – Differential pressure check and adjustment of gauge DANGER Unguarded rotating and moving engine components. Risk of serious injury – danger to life! • Take special care when working on a running engine. WARNING Engine noise above 85 dB (A). Risk of damage to hearing! •...

  • Page 198: Fuel Prefilter - Draining

    7.9.3 Fuel prefilter – Draining Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Diesel fuel Seal (→ Spare Parts Catalog) WARNING Fuels are combustible. Risk of fire and explosion! •...

  • Page 199: Fuel Prefilter - Flushing

    7.9.4 Fuel prefilter ‒ Flushing Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Diesel fuel Gasket (→ Spare Parts Catalog) DANGER Unguarded rotating and moving engine components. Risk of serious injury – danger to life! • Take special care when working on a running engine. WARNING Fuels are combustible.
  • Page 200 Open threaded vent plug (5) of filter to be flushed. Unlock drain valve (6) by pressing toggle, open it and drain fuel. Result: Fuel flows from filtered side back to the un‐ filtered side, flushing the filter deposits downwards out of the filter. Close threaded vent plug (5) and drain valve (6).

  • Page 201: Fuel Prefilter - Filter Element Replacement

    7.9.5 Fuel prefilter – Filter element replacement Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Diesel fuel Filter element (→ Spare Parts Catalog) Seal (→ Spare Parts Catalog) WARNING Fuels are combustible.
  • Page 202 Open threaded vent plug (5) of contaminat‐ ed filter. Unlock drain valve (6) by pressing toggle and open it. Drain water and contaminants from the fil‐ ter. Close drain valve (6). Remove screws securing the cover and take off cover (2). Remove spring housing (4) and filter ele‐...

  • Page 203: Charge-Air Cooling General, Left-Hand Side

    7.10 Charge-Air Cooling General, Left-Hand Side 7.10.1 Intercooler – Checking condensate drain line for coolant discharge and obstruction DANGER Unguarded rotating and moving engine components. Risk of serious injury – danger to life! • Take special care when working on a running engine. WARNING Engine noise above 85 dB (A).

  • Page 204: Air Filter

    7.11 Air Filter 7.11.1 Air filter – Replacement Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Air filter (→ Spare Parts Catalog) Replacing the air filter Remove old air filter and install new air filter (→ Page 205). Reset signal ring of contamination indicator (→...

  • Page 205: Air Filter - Removal And Installation

    7.11.2 Air filter – Removal and installation Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Air filter – Removal and installation Release clamp (2). Remove air filter (3) and clamp (2) from flange of intake housing (1). Verify that there are no objects in the flange of the intake housing (1) and clean it.

  • Page 206: Air Intake

    7.12 Air Intake 7.12.1 Contamination indicator – Signal ring position check Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Checking signal ring position If the signal ring is completely visible in the control window (2), replace air filter (→ Page 204). After installation of new filter, press reset button (1).

  • Page 207: Starting Equipment

    7.13 Starting Equipment 7.13.1 Starter – Condition check Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Starter – Condition check Check securing screws of starter for secure seating and tighten if required. Check wiring (→ Page 234). MW15550/06E 2012-02 | Task Description | 207...

  • Page 208: Lube Oil System, Lube Oil Circuit

    7.14 Lube Oil System, Lube Oil Circuit 7.14.1 Engine oil – Level check Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Checking oil level prior to engine start Withdraw oil dipstick from guide tube and wipe it. Insert oil dipstick into guide tube up to the stop, withdraw after approx.

  • Page 209: Engine Oil - Change

    7.14.2 Engine oil – Change Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. ☑ Engine is at operating temperature. ☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Engine oil Sealing ring (→...

  • Page 210: Oil Filtration / Cooling

    7.15 Oil Filtration / Cooling 7.15.1 Oil dipstick – Marking Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. WARNING Hot oil. Oil can contain combustion residues which are harmful to health. Risk of injury and poisoning! • Wear protective clothing, gloves, and goggles / safety mask. •...

  • Page 211: Engine Oil Filter - Replacement

    7.15.2 Engine oil filter – Replacement Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Oil filter wrench F30379104 Engine oil Oil filter (→ Spare Parts Catalog) Plastic ring (→ Spare Parts Catalog) DANGER Unguarded rotating and moving engine components. Risk of serious injury –...
  • Page 212 Remove cut-out oil filter using the oil filter wrench. Clean sealing surface on connecting piece. Check condition of new oil filter sealing ring and coat it with oil. Fit SOLAS shield (→ Page 157). Screw on and tighten new engine oil filter by hand.

  • Page 213: Centrifugal Oil Filter - Cleaning And Filter-Sleeve Replacement

    7.15.3 Centrifugal oil filter – Cleaning and filter-sleeve replacement Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Strap wrench F30379104 Cold cleaner (Hakutex 50) 50622 Filter sleeve (→ Spare Parts Catalog) O-ring (→...
  • Page 214 Cleaning centrifugal oil filter and replacing filter sleeve Remove nut, holding the rotor with a strap wrench. Remove nut (1), washer (2), rotor cap (3) and sealing ring (4). Remove sleeve (1). Measure the layer thickness of the oil resi‐ due.
  • Page 215 Fit new sealing ring (4). Set on rotor cap (3), observe marks. Fit washer (2). Hold rotor (new design) with strap wrench and tighten nut (1) with torque wrench to the specified torque. Name Size Type Lubricant Value/Standard M18 x 1.5 Tightening torque 10 Nm Hold rotor (old design) with strap wrench and tighten nut (1) with torque wrench to the specified torque.

  • Page 216: Coolant Circuit, General, High-Temperature Circuit

    7.16 Coolant Circuit, General, High-Temperature Circuit 7.16.1 Drain and venting points Top side 1 Engine coolant vent 4 Engine coolant expansion 6 Engine oil filter 2 Intercooler tank 3 Overflow line 5 Fuel filter 216 | Task Description | MW15550/06E 2012-02...
  • Page 217 Left side 1 Engine coolant drain plug 3 Raw water pump drain 2 Engine coolant drain plug plug MW15550/06E 2012-02 | Task Description | 217...
  • Page 218 Free end (KGS) 1 Three-way cock 6 Connection for oil extrac‐ 8 Oil filler neck (connection 2 Fuel filter tion left or right engine side 3 Fuel vent valve 7 Oil dipstick (connection optional) 4 Raw water pump filling left or right engine side 9 Fuel priming pump plug optional)
  • Page 219 Right side 1 Engine coolant drain plug 6 Oil filler neck (connection 4 Leak-off fuel tank 2 Engine coolant drain plug left or right engine side 3 Engine oil filter optional) 4 Fuel priming pump 7 Oil dipstick (connection 5 Raw water pump filling left or right engine side plug optional)
  • Page 220 Driving end (KS) 1 Engine coolant drain plug 4 Oil dipstick (connection 7 Fuel vent 2 Oil filler neck (connection left or right engine side left or right engine side optional) optional) 5 Oil filler neck (connection 3 Oil dipstick (connection left or right engine side left or right engine side optional)

  • Page 221: Engine Coolant - Level Check

    7.16.2 Engine coolant – Level check Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. ☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available. WARNING Coolant is hot and under pressure. Risk of injury and scalding! • Let the engine cool down.

  • Page 222: Engine Coolant - Change

    7.16.3 Engine coolant – Change Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Engine coolant Changing engine coolant Drain engine coolant (→ Page 223). Fill with engine coolant (→ Page 224). 222 | Task Description | MW15550/06E 2012-02...

  • Page 223: Engine Coolant - Draining

    7.16.4 Engine coolant – Draining Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. WARNING Coolant is hot and under pressure. Risk of injury and scalding! • Let the engine cool down. • Wear protective clothing, gloves, and goggles / safety mask. Preparatory steps Provide a suitable receptacle to catch the coolant.

  • Page 224: Engine Coolant - Filling

    7.16.5 Engine coolant – Filling Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. ☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Engine coolant WARNING Coolant is hot and under pressure.

  • Page 225: Ht Coolant Pump - Relief Bore Check

    7.16.6 HT coolant pump – Relief bore check DANGER Unguarded rotating and moving engine components. Risk of serious injury – danger to life! • Take special care when working on a running engine. WARNING Engine noise above 85 dB (A). Risk of damage to hearing! •...

  • Page 226: Engine Coolant - Sample Extraction And Analysis

    7.16.7 Engine coolant – Sample extraction and analysis Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. ☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. MTU test kit 5605892099/00 WARNING Coolant is hot and under pressure.

  • Page 227: Raw Water Pump With Connections

    7.17 Raw Water Pump with Connections 7.17.1 Raw water pump – Relief bore check Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. DANGER Unguarded rotating and moving engine components. Risk of serious injury – danger to life! • Take special care when working on a running engine. WARNING Engine noise above 85 dB (A).

  • Page 228: Belt Drive

    7.18 Belt Drive 7.18.1 Drive belt – Condition check Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. ☑ Guard is removed. Drive belt – Condition check Item Findings Action Drive belt A Singular cracks None Drive belt Belt is oily, shows signs of over‐ Replace (→...

  • Page 229: Battery-Charging Generator

    7.19 Battery-Charging Generator 7.19.1 Battery-charging generator drive – Drive belt check and adjustment Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Assembly device F6559691 Preparatory steps Remove limit switch (4). Remove indicator (1).
  • Page 230 Adjusting belt tension Hold adjustment lever (2) at square (5). Rotate adjusting lever until drive belt (4) is released. Loosen screws (1) and (3). Use assembly device to adjust distance (A) by turning adjustment lever (2). Tighten screws (1) and (3). Measure distance (A) with assembly device.

  • Page 231: Battery-Charging Generator Drive - Drive Belt Replacement

    7.19.2 Battery-charging generator drive – Drive belt replacement Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Preparatory steps Remove limit switch (4). Remove indicator (1). Remove screws (3) of protective cover (2). Take off protective cover. Replacing belt drive Counterhold adjustment lever (2) at square (5) using a square socket wrench.
  • Page 232 Final steps Install protective device. Install securing screws (3) of protective cov‐ er (2). Install indicator (1). Install limit switch (4) (→ Page 237). 232 | Task Description | MW15550/06E 2012-02...

  • Page 233: Engine Mounting / Support

    7.20 Engine Mounting / Support 7.20.1 Engine mounting – Checking condition of resilient mounts Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. ☑ Engine is filled with engine coolant and engine oil. ☑ Engine is under static load. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No.

  • Page 234: Wiring (General) For Engine/Gearbox/Unit

    7.21 Wiring (General) for Engine/Gearbox/Unit 7.21.1 Engine wiring – Check Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Isopropyl alcohol X00058037 Engine wiring – Check Check securing screws of cable clamps on engine and tighten loose threaded connections. Ensure that cables are fixed in their clamps and cannot swing freely.

  • Page 235: Accessories For (Electronic) Engine Governor / Control System

    7.22 Accessories for (Electronic) Engine Governor / Control System 7.22.1 Engine governor and connectors – Cleaning Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Connector pliers 0135315483 Isopropyl alcohol X00058037 Cleaning engine governor and connectors...

  • Page 236: Engine Monitoring Unit And Connectors

    7.22.2 Engine monitoring unit and connectors – Cleaning Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Connector pliers 0135315483 Isopropyl alcohol X00058037 Engine monitoring unit and connectors – Cleaning Remove coarse dirt from housing surface with isopropyl alcohol.

  • Page 237: Start Interlock Limit Switch - Check

    7.22.3 Start interlock limit switch – Check Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Note: Being in OFF-position, the limit switch initiates start interlock, i.e. the engine cannot be started. Start interlock limit switch – Check Check if switch housing (1) and cover plate (3) are mounted and the switch (2) is in ON- position.

  • Page 238: Ecu - Checking Plug Connections

    7.22.4 ECU – Checking plug connections Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Connector pliers 0135315483 Checking plug connections on ECU Use connector pliers (3) to make certain that all plug connections of ECU are se‐...

  • Page 239: Engine Monitoring Unit - Plug Connection Check

    7.22.5 Engine monitoring unit – Plug connection check Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Connector pliers 0135315483 Checking engine monitoring unit plug connections Use connector pliers (3) to make certain that all engine monitoring unit plug connec‐...

  • Page 240: Engine Control Unit - Removal And Installation

    7.22.6 Engine control unit – Removal and installation Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Connector pliers 0135315483 Covering caps for Cannon sockets Removing control unit from engine Note or mark assignment of cables to con‐...
  • Page 241 Disconnect ground strap from engine con‐ trol unit grounding stud (7). If the screws (4) are easily accessible: 1. Remove screws (4). 2. Remove engine control unit housing (3) from mounting plates (2). 3. Unscrew mounting plates (2), cable shock absorbers (5) and further fasten‐ ing parts (6) as one unit from engine.

  • Page 242: Emergency Instrumentation (Local Operating Panel)

    7.23 Emergency Instrumentation (Local Operating Panel) 7.23.1 LOP and connectors – Cleaning Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Special tools, Material, Spare parts Designation / Use Part No. Qty. Isopropyl alcohol X00058037 Cleaning LOP Wipe LCD display with dry cloth, without applying excessive pressure. Remove dirt from keys using isopropyl alcohol.

  • Page 243: Lop - Visual Inspection

    7.23.2 LOP – Visual inspection Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Preparatory steps If READY FOR OPERATION pushbutton is illuminated brightly, press switch briefly. Result: READY FOR OPERATION pushbutton returns to basic brightness. Switch master power switch to OFF. Disconnect battery in accordance with battery manufacturer's instructions.
  • Page 244 Checking unassigned connector sockets Ensure that non-assigned connector sock‐ ets are protected with covering caps. Make certain that the two securing ele‐ ments (1) are engaged in the lugs (2) so that the covering cap (3) is held firmly in place in the socket.

  • Page 245: Lop - Test Procedures

    7.23.3 LOP – Test procedures Preconditions ☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled. Preparatory steps Connect battery in accordance with battery manufacturer's instructions. Switch master power switch to ON. Switch on engine management system ECS-5. Result: • LOCAL OPERATION pushbutton (1) is il‐ luminated brightly (local control mode is active);.
  • Page 246 Overspeed test with the engine at standstill Note: Overspeed test with the engine at standstill can only be carried out if the engine is equipped with Engine Monitoring Unit. Press OVERSPEED TEST illuminated pushbutton (3). Observe speed limit and speed simulated by Engine Monitoring Unit on display.

  • Page 247: Abbreviations

    American National Standards Institute Association of American standardization organiza‐ tions Abgasturbolader Exhaust turbocharger (ETC) Baureihe Series Betriebsstoffvorschrift MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications, Publica‐ tion No. A01061/.. Controller Area Network Data bus system, bus standard Cross Connection Gear Transfer gearbox CODAG...
  • Page 248 Abbrevia‐ Meaning Explanation tion Interface Data Module International Maritime Organization International Organization for Stand‐ International umbrella organization for all national ardization standardization institutes Kraftgegenseite Engine free end in accordance with DIN ISO 1204 Kraftseite Engine driving end in accordance with DIN ISO 1204 Liquid Crystal Display, Liquid Crystal Device...
  • Page 249 Abbrevia‐ Meaning Explanation tion Transmitter Deviation Alarm: Deviation in transmitter values Unterer Totpunkt Bottom Dead Center (BDC) Voith Schneider Voith Schneider drive Water jet Water jet drive Werkzeugkatalog Tool Catalog (TC) Zugehörigkeit-Kategorie-Parameter Assignment category parameter; number scheme for signals from the ADEC engine governor MW15550/06E 2012-02 | Appendix A | 249...

  • Page 250: Mtu Contacts/Service Partners

    Local support Experienced and qualified specialists place their knowledge and expertise at your disposal. For locally available support, go to the MTU internet site: http://www.mtu-online.com 24h hotline With our 24h hotline and the outstanding flexibility of our service staff, we are always ready to assist you - either during operation, for preventive maintenance, corrective work in case of malfunction or changed operating conditions, or for spare parts supply.

  • Page 251: Special Tools

    9 Appendix B 9.1 Special Tools Assembly device Part No.: F6559691 Qty.: Used in: 7.19.1 Battery-charging generator drive – Drive belt check and adjustment (→ Page 229) Connector pliers Part No.: 0135315483 Qty.: Used in: 7.2.2 Engine cranking on starter (→ Page 167) Qty.: Used in: 7.22.1 Engine governor and connectors –...
  • Page 252 Fuel suction device Part No.: F30378207 Qty.: Used in: 7.7.3 Injector – Removal and installation (→ Page 186) MTU test kit Part No.: 5605892099/00 Qty.: Used in: 7.16.7 Engine coolant – Sample extraction and analysis (→ Page 226) Oil filter wrench Part No.:...
  • Page 253 Ratchet Part No.: F30006212 Qty.: Used in: 7.2.1 Engine – Barring manually (→ Page 166) Ratchet adapter Part No.: F30027340 Qty.: Used in: 7.4.1 Crankcase ventilation – Oil separator element replacement, diaphragm check and replacement (→ Page 172) Qty.: Used in: 7.5.2 Cylinder head cover –...
  • Page 254 Torque wrench, 0.5-5 Nm Part No.: 0015384230 Qty.: Used in: 7.6.2 Injection pump – Removal and installation (→ Page 180) Torque wrench, 20-100 Nm Part No.: F30026582 Qty.: Used in: 7.5.1 Valve clearance – Check and adjustment (→ Page 175) Qty.: Used in: 7.7.2 HP fuel line –...

  • Page 255: Index

    9.2 Index 12V 2000 M50A engine data: Engine-mounted heat ex‐ 8V 2000 M51A engine data: Remote heat exchanger 54 changer, reference condition: Intake-air temperature 8V 2000 M51B engine data: Remote heat exchanger 60 °C 63 12V 2000 M50A engine data: Engine-mounted heat ex‐ Abbreviations 247 changer, reference condition: Intake-air temperature Actuators...
  • Page 256 Main dimensions – Engine  136 Maintenance work Fault messages at LOP 152 – Safety regulations  12 Fire prevention 15 MTU contact persons 250 Firing order 135 Fluids and lubricants 15 Fuel Oil dipstick – Marking 210 – Prefilter   Oil separator element – Differential pressure gauge - Check and adjust‐...
  • Page 257 Personnel and organizational requirements 7 Plant – Cleaning  146 Pressure pipe neck – Replacement  184, 190 Product description 19 Putting the engine into operation (out-of-service period > 3 months) 137 Putting the engine into operation after scheduled out-of- service period 138 Raw water pump –...

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