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 (257 pages)
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All information in this publication was the latest information available at the time of going to print. MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH reserves the right to change, delete or supplement the information provided as and when required.
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Commissioning Note Important Please complete and return the “Commissioning Note” card below to MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH. The Commissioning Note information serves as a basis for the contractually agreed logistic support (warranty, spare parts, etc.).
45 °C 5 Maintenance intake air temperature 3.10 12V 2000 M61 engine data 5.1 Maintenance schedule reference table [QL1] 120 3.11 12V 2000 M61 engine data 3.12 12V 2000 M61 engine data MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Table of Contents | 5...
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7.10 Charge-Air Cooling General, Left-Hand Side 7.23.1 Engine governor and connectors – Cleaning 7.23.2 Engine monitoring unit and connectors – 7.10.1 Intercooler ‒ Checking condensate drain line Cleaning for coolant discharge and obstruction 6 | Table of Contents | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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8.2 MTU contact persons/service partners 7.24 Emergency Instrumentation (Local Operating Panel) 9 Appendix B 7.24.1 LOP and connectors – Cleaning 9.1 Special Tools 7.24.2 LOP – Visual inspection 7.24.3 LOP – Test procedures 9.2 Index MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Table of Contents | 7...
• With fluids and lubricants approved by the manufacturer in accordance with the (→ Fluids and Lubri- cants Specifications of the manufacturer) • With spare parts approved by the manufacturer in accordance with the (→ Spare Parts Catalog/MTU contact/Service partner) •...
Wear proper protective clothing for all work. When working, always wear the necessary personal protective equipment (e.g. ear protectors, protec- tive gloves, goggles, breathing protection). Observe the information on personal protective equipment in the respective activity description. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Safety | 9...
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.
• Mop up any leaked or spilled fluids and lubricants immediately or soak up with a suitable binding agent. Operation of electrical equipment Some components are live (high voltage) when electrical equipment is in operation. Observe the safety instructions for these appliances. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Safety | 11...
Observe the cooling time for components which have been heated for installation or removal (risk of burning!). Always use suitable ladders and work platforms when working above head-height. Ensure that compo- nents or assemblies are placed on stable surfaces. 12 | Safety | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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Do not place tools on the battery. Check polarity before connecting the cable to the battery. Battery polarity reversal may lead to injury by the sudden discharge of acid or bursting of the battery unit. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Safety | 13...
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700 nm), a maximum output of 5 mW, and in which the beam axis and surface are designed to pre- vent any risk to the eyes. Measuring component deviations Workpieces, components and measuring instruments are within specified tolerances at a reference temperature of 20°C. 14 | Safety | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
The latest version can be found on the website on the "Technical Info" or "Spare Parts and Service" tabs at http://www.mtu-online.com. Consumable fluids and materials may also be hazardous or toxic. When using fluids, lubricants, consum- ables and other chemical substances, follow the safety regulations that apply to the product.
• After contact with skin, rinse affected parts of the body with plenty of water. • Rinse eyes immediately with eye drops or clean tap water. Seek medical attention as soon as possi- ble. 16 | Safety | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
The higher level warning notice is used if several hazards apply at the same time. Warnings related to personal injury shall be considered to include a warning of potential damage. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Safety | 17...
• Centrifugal lube oil filter • Coolant expansion tank Electronic system Electronic control and monitoring system with integrated safety and test system, providing interfaces to Remote Control System (RCS) and Monitoring and Control System (MCS). 18 | General Information | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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• 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 as per MTU standard MTN5233. All oil lines with oil pressure >1.8 bar are fitted with SOLAS-compliant covers as per MTU standard MTN5233.
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Fuel system covers 20 | General Information | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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Lube oil system covers 22 | General Information | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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The fluid must first pass the thread in case of a loose threaded union or faulty sealing ring (2). The pressure is thus greatly reduced by this and the faulty sealing ring (2) that any leakage is not under pressure. 24 | General Information | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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Leak fuel is allowed to escape without pressure via the leakage overflow bore (7). The leakage chamber is sealed toward the outside by the O-rings (3). This prevents leaking fuel from escaping. The union is confirmed as being SOLAS-compliant by DNV and GL. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | General Information | 25...
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The fluid is diverted to the catch basin whereby the pressure is greatly reduced. Shielding by overlapping design The overlap (1) precludes lateral spray. The fluid is diverted to the catch basin whereby the pressure is greatly reduced. 26 | General Information | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
(1) and letter "Bx" refers to the cylinders on the right-hand side (3). The cylinders of each bank are numbered consecutively, starting with x=1 at driving end (4). The numbering of other engine components also starts with 1 at driving end (4). MW15406/17E 2014-05 | General Information | 27...
Cylinder arrangement: V engine 2000 Series Application: M = Marine 4, ...,9 Application segment 0, 1 Design index (0, ..., 9) Special feature: A = 50 Hz, B = 60 Hz Table 1: Engine model designation 28 | General Information | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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Left engine side 12V 2000 M 1 F33 (coolant level) 2 Y27 (turbocharger control 3 B21 (raw water pressure) valve) 30 | General Information | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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Engine free end 12V 2000 M 1 B06 (coolant temperature) 2 B6.2 (coolant tempera- ture) MW15406/17E 2014-05 | General Information | 31...
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Right engine side 12V 2000 M 1 B44 (turbocharger speed) 3 F46 (leak-off fuel level) 2 B16 (coolant pressure) 4 B33 (fuel temperature) 32 | General Information | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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Driving end 12V 2000 M 1 B01 (camshaft speed) 3 B13 (crankshaft speed) 5 B4.21 (exhaust bulk tem- 2 B4.22 (exhaust bulk tem- 4 B13.2 (crankshaft speed) perature, A side) perature, B side) MW15406/17E 2014-05 | General Information | 33...
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Left engine side 16V 2000 M 1 F33 (coolant level) 2 Y27 (turbocharger control 3 B21 (raw water pressure) valve) MW15406/17E 2014-05 | General Information | 35...
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Free end 16V 2000 M 1 B06 (coolant temperature) 2 B6.2 (coolant tempera- ture) 36 | General Information | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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Right engine side 16V 2000 M 1 B44 (turbocharger speed) 3 F46 (leak-off fuel level) 2 B16 (coolant pressure) 4 B33 (fuel temperature) MW15406/17E 2014-05 | General Information | 37...
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Driving end 16V 2000 M 1 B01 (camshaft speed) 3 B13 (crankshaft speed) 5 B4.21 (exhaust bulk tem- 2 B4.22 (exhaust bulk tem- 4 B13.2 (crankshaft speed) perature, A side) perature, B side) 38 | General Information | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
MODEL-RELATED DATA (basic design) Number of cylinders Cylinder configuration: V angle degree Bore Stroke Cylinder displacement liter 1.99 Total displacement liter 15.92 Number of inlet valves, per cylinder Number of exhaust valves, per cylinder MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Technical Data | 39...
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Longitudinal inclination continuous max. drive side down (Design: max. operat- degree ing inclinations) Longitudinal inclination temporary max. drive side down (Design: max. operat- degree 22.5 ing inclinations) Longitudinal inclination continuous max. drive side up (Design: max. operating degree inclinations) 40 | Technical Data | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
MODEL-RELATED DATA (basic design) Number of cylinders Cylinder configuration: V angle degree Bore Stroke Cylinder displacement liter 1.99 Total displacement liter 15.92 Number of inlet valves, per cylinder Number of exhaust valves, per cylinder 42 | Technical Data | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
MODEL-RELATED DATA (basic design) Number of cylinders Cylinder configuration: V angle degree Bore Stroke Cylinder displacement liter 1.99 Total displacement liter 15.92 Number of inlet valves, per cylinder Number of exhaust valves, per cylinder MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Technical Data | 45...
MODEL-RELATED DATA (basic design) Number of cylinders Cylinder configuration: V angle degree Bore Stroke Cylinder displacement liter 1.99 Total displacement liter 15.92 Number of inlet valves, per cylinder Number of exhaust valves, per cylinder 48 | Technical Data | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
Cylinder arrangement: V-angle Degrees (°) Bore Stroke Displacement, cylinder Liters 1.99 1.99 1.99 1.99 Displacement, total Liters 15.92 15.92 15.92 15.92 Number of inlet valves per cylinder Number of exhaust valves per cylinder MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Technical Data | 51...
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Firing speed. to Starting (electric) Number of cylinders Rated starter voltage (standard design) Starting (with compressed air/hydraulic starter) Number of cylinders Starting air pressure before starter motor, min. Starting air pressure before starter motor, max. 52 | Technical Data | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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Oil pan capacity at dipstick mark “max.” Liters (standard oil system) (option: max. operat- ing inclinations) Weights / main dimensions Number of cylinders Engine dry weight (with standard accesso- 1790 1790 1790 1790 ries installed, w/o coupling) MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Technical Data | 53...
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Lp, 1m distance, ISO 6798, +3dB(A) tolerance) Engine surface noise with attenuated in- dB(A) take noise (filter) - BL (free-field sound power level Lp, 1 m distance, ISO 6798, +2dB(A) tolerance) 54 | Technical Data | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
MODEL-RELATED DATA (basic design) Number of cylinders Cylinder configuration: V angle degree Bore Stroke Cylinder displacement liter 1.99 Total displacement liter 23.88 Number of inlet valves, per cylinder Number of exhaust valves, per cylinder MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Technical Data | 55...
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Longitudinal inclination continuous max. drive side down (Design: max. operat- degree ing inclinations) Longitudinal inclination temporary max. drive side down (Design: max. operat- degree 22.5 ing inclinations) Longitudinal inclination continuous max. drive side up (Design: max. operating degree inclinations) 56 | Technical Data | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
MODEL-RELATED DATA (basic design) Number of cylinders Cylinder configuration: V angle degree Bore Stroke Cylinder displacement liter 1.99 Total displacement liter 23.88 Number of inlet valves, per cylinder Number of exhaust valves, per cylinder 58 | Technical Data | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
MODEL-RELATED DATA (basic design) Number of cylinders Cylinder configuration: V angle degree Bore Stroke Cylinder displacement liter 1.99 Total displacement liter 23.88 Number of inlet valves, per cylinder Number of exhaust valves, per cylinder MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Technical Data | 61...
MODEL-RELATED DATA (basic design) Number of cylinders Cylinder configuration: V angle degree Bore Stroke Cylinder displacement liter 1.99 Total displacement liter 23.88 Number of inlet valves, per cylinder Number of exhaust valves, per cylinder 64 | Technical Data | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
MODEL RELATED DATA (basic design) Number of cylinders Cylinder arrangement: V angle Degrees (°) Bore Stroke Displacement per cylinder Liters 1.99 Total displacement Liters 23.88 Inlet valves per cylinder Exhaust valves per cylinder MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Technical Data | 67...
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Degrees ating inclinations) (°) Longitudinal inclination, temporary max. driving end down (Option: max. oper- Degrees 22.5 ating inclinations) (°) Longitudinal inclination, continuous max. driving end up (Option: max. operat- Degrees ing inclinations) (°) 68 | Technical Data | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
MODEL RELATED DATA (basic design) Number of cylinders Cylinder arrangement: V angle Degrees (°) Bore Stroke Displacement per cylinder Liters 1.99 Total displacement Liters 23.88 Inlet valves per cylinder Exhaust valves per cylinder 70 | Technical Data | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
MODEL RELATED DATA (basic design) Number of cylinders Cylinder arrangement: V angle Degrees (°) Bore Stroke Displacement per cylinder Liters 1.99 Total displacement Liters 23.88 Inlet valves per cylinder Exhaust valves per cylinder MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Technical Data | 73...
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Degrees ating inclinations) (°) Longitudinal inclination, temporary max. driving end down (Option: max. oper- Degrees 22.5 ating inclinations) (°) Longitudinal inclination, continuous max. driving end up (Option: max. operat- Degrees ing inclinations) (°) 74 | Technical Data | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
MODEL RELATED DATA (basic design) Number of cylinders Cylinder arrangement: V angle Degrees (°) Bore Stroke Displacement per cylinder Liters 1.99 Total displacement Liters 23.88 Inlet valves per cylinder Exhaust valves per cylinder 76 | Technical Data | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
MODEL-RELATED DATA (basic design) Number of cylinders Cylinder configuration: V angle degree Bore Stroke Cylinder displacement liter 1.99 Total displacement liter 31.84 Number of inlet valves, per cylinder Number of exhaust valves, per cylinder MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Technical Data | 79...
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Longitudinal inclination continuous max. drive side down (Design: max. operat- degree ing inclinations) Longitudinal inclination temporary max. drive side down (Design: max. operat- degree 22.5 ing inclinations) Longitudinal inclination continuous max. drive side up (Design: max. operating degree inclinations) 80 | Technical Data | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
MODEL-RELATED DATA (basic design) Number of cylinders Cylinder configuration: V angle degree Bore Stroke Cylinder displacement liter 1.99 Total displacement liter 31.84 Number of inlet valves, per cylinder Number of exhaust valves, per cylinder 82 | Technical Data | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
MODEL-RELATED DATA (basic design) Number of cylinders Cylinder configuration: V angle degree Bore Stroke Cylinder displacement liter 1.99 Total displacement liter 31.84 Number of inlet valves, per cylinder Number of exhaust valves, per cylinder MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Technical Data | 85...
MODEL-RELATED DATA (basic design) Number of cylinders Cylinder configuration: V angle degree Bore Stroke Cylinder displacement liter 1.99 Total displacement liter 31.84 Number of inlet valves, per cylinder Number of exhaust valves, per cylinder 88 | Technical Data | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
MODEL RELATED DATA (basic design) Number of cylinders Cylinder arrangement: V angle Degrees (°) Bore Stroke Displacement per cylinder Liters 1.99 Total displacement Liters 31.84 Inlet valves per cylinder Exhaust valves per cylinder MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Technical Data | 91...
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Degrees ating inclinations) (°) Longitudinal inclination, temporary max. driving end down (Option: max. oper- Degrees 22.5 ating inclinations) (°) Longitudinal inclination, continuous max. driving end up (Option: max. operat- Degrees ing inclinations) (°) 92 | Technical Data | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
MODEL RELATED DATA (basic design) Number of cylinders Cylinder arrangement: V angle Degrees (°) Bore Stroke Displacement per cylinder Liters 1.99 Total displacement Liters 31.84 Inlet valves per cylinder Exhaust valves per cylinder 94 | Technical Data | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
MODEL RELATED DATA (basic design) Number of cylinders Cylinder arrangement: V angle Degrees (°) Bore Stroke Displacement per cylinder Liters 1.99 Total displacement Liters 31.84 Inlet valves per cylinder Exhaust valves per cylinder MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Technical Data | 97...
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Degrees ating inclinations) (°) Longitudinal inclination, temporary max. driving end down (Option: max. oper- Degrees 22.5 ating inclinations) (°) Longitudinal inclination, continuous max. driving end up (Option: max. operat- Degrees ing inclinations) (°) 98 | Technical Data | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
MODEL RELATED DATA (basic design) Number of cylinders Cylinder arrangement: V angle Degrees (°) Bore Stroke Displacement per cylinder Liters 1.99 Total displacement Liters 31.84 Inlet valves per cylinder Exhaust valves per cylinder 100 | Technical Data | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
3.22 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 MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Technical Data | 103...
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. 2815 mm approx. 1425 mm approx. 1520 mm 104 | Technical Data | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
LED (spot) lights up when an alarm is active. White DIM ↑ Holding down the button increases LCD background illu- mination. White DIM ↓ Holding down the button decreases LCD background illu- mination. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Operation | 105...
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(also if transmitted from RCS). EMERGENCY STOP Pressing the button initiates an immediate emergency en- gine stop. LED (spot) flashes once the emergency stop has been tripped and until the alarm has been acknowledged. 106 | Operation | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
4.2 Putting the engine into operation after extended out-of-service periods (>3 months) Preconditions ☑Engine is stopped and starting disabled. ☑MTU Preservation and Represervation Specifications (A001070/..) are available. Putting the engine into operation (out-of-service period > 3 months) Item Measure Engine Depreserve (→...
• Automatic starting sequence is performed; • Engine speed display instrument indicates increasing speed; • After completion of the starting sequence, the engine runs at idle speed, and the illuminated pushbutton START changes to basic bright- ness. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Operation | 109...
Bar with starting system (→ Page 147). Starting the engine at the BlueLine automation system (control stand) Item Measure Engine Start the engine at the BlueLine automation system (control stand) (→ Blue- Line documentation). 110 | Operation | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
Risk of overheating, damage to components! • Initiate emergency stop only in emergency situations. Engine emergency stop at BlueLine automation system Item Measure Engine Emergency stop at BlueLine automation system (→ Operating Instructions for BlueLine). MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Operation | 111...
Release FLUSH illuminated pushbutton. • FLUSH pushbutton flashes. • Gearbox is disengaged (neutral position). • Illumination of FLUSH pushbutton is switched off as soon as the feed- back signal from coupling is received. 114 | Operation | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
Operate engine at idle speed (→ Page 105). Temperature indications Wait until engine temperatures do not fall any further. Press illuminated pushbutton STOP (→ Page 105). • STOP pushbutton is illuminated; • Engine at a standstill. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Operation | 115...
Stopping the engine at the BlueLine automation system (control stand) Item Measure Engine Stop the engine at the BlueLine automation system (control stand) (→ Blue- Line Operating Instructions). 116 | Operation | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
• Audible and visual alarm signaling stops. Press ALARM ACKNOWLEDGE button again. • Power supply to ECU is provided; • Alarm has been acknowledged. Engine On engines with emergency air-shutoff flaps: open flaps. • Engine is ready for starting. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Operation | 117...
Seal all openings in a suitable way. b) Remove coarse dirt. c) Spray on cleaner sparingly and leave it for 1 to 5 minutes. d) Use the high-pressure jet to remove the loosened dirt. e) Dry engine with compressed air. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Operation | 119...
2. Perform LOP test procedures (→ Page 225). 3. Check ECU plug-in connections (→ Page 218). 4. Check engine wiring (→ Page 214). 5. Contact Service. • have ECU checked and replaced, if required. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Troubleshooting | 121...
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• have ECU checked and replaced, if required. defective. AL Transistor Output 3/4 Fail Cause Corrective action u Contact Service. One of the ECU 4 transistor outputs (TAA3 or TAA4) • have ECU checked and replaced, if required. defective. 122 | Troubleshooting | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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2. Perform LOP test procedures (→ Page 225). CAN bus. 3. Check ECU plug-in connections (→ Page 218). 4. Check engine wiring (→ Page 214). 5. Contact Service. • Have GCU/GMU checked and replaced if required. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Troubleshooting | 123...
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1. Check LOP visually (→ Page 223). +A001-A010) not detected on 2. Perform LOP test procedures (→ Page 225). redundant CAN bus. 3. Contact Service. • Have MPU 23 of PIM No. 21.X+A001-A010 checked and replaced, if required. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Troubleshooting | 125...
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RCS with PIM No. 21.X+A300- 1. Check LOP visually (→ Page 223). A500 not detected on redundant 2. Perform LOP test procedures (→ Page 225). CAN bus. 3. Contact Service. • Have RCS checked and replaced, if required. 126 | Troubleshooting | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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SS P-Gear Control Oil (GCU) Cause Corrective action u Check gearbox control-oil level and top up, if required (see Safety system detects that gear control oil pressure is too low. gearbox documentation). MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Troubleshooting | 127...
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Cause Corrective action u Determine cause for shutoff and rectify. Safety system has triggered engine stop. SS T-Coolant (ECU) Cause Corrective action Safety system detects that u Reduce power. coolant temperature is too high. 128 | Troubleshooting | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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Cause Corrective action RCS measuring point. u Status report ("Trolling Active" lamp on). Cylinder cutout Cause Corrective action Measuring point "Cylinder u Status report for "cylinder cutout/number of cylinders halved" cutout active". during idling MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Troubleshooting | 129...
Injection pump faulty. u Replace (→ Page 160). Engine wiring faulty. u Check (→ Page 214). Air in fuel system. u Vent fuel system (→ Page 171). Engine control unit ECU is u Contact Service. defective. 130 | Troubleshooting | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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Charge-air pressure too low Cause Corrective action Air filter clogged. u Check signal ring position of contamination indicator (→ Page 184). u Contact Service. Charge-air cooler is contaminated. Exhaust turbocharger faulty. u Contact Service. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Troubleshooting | 131...
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Run engine to reach operating temperature. Engine is not at operating temperature. Water in fuel. u Check fuel system at fuel prefilter. Drain fuel prefilter (→ Page 176). u Contact Service. Charge-air cooler leaky. 132 | Troubleshooting | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
On crankcase Item Type of shielding Remarks Shield (A4) On brazed-on union Shield (A5) On crankcase Free end B-side Item Type of shielding Remarks Shield (A7) On fuel delivery pump Free end B-side 136 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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Free end B-side Item Type of shielding Remarks Shield (A7) On HP fuel pump Free end B-side Free end Item Type of shielding Remarks Shield (A7) Above fuel priming pump. Free end MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 137...
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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 138 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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Shield (A5) On air flap control Driving end Shield (A4) On brazed-on union Driving end Shield (A5) On exhaust turbocharger flap control. Driving end Shield (A5) On exhaust turbocharger flap control. Driving end MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 139...
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Item Type of shielding Remarks Shield (A4) Exhaust turbocharger lubrication. Driving end Shield (A4) On brazed-on union. Driving end Driving end Item Type of shielding Remarks Shield (A4) Exhaust turbocharger lubrication. Driving end 140 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
Primarily fit SOLAS shielding as per MTN 5233 (→ Page 133). Free end B-side Item Type of shielding Comments 1 (free end, B-side) Shield (A7) On fuel delivery pump 2 (free end, B-side) Shield (A7) On HP fuel pump Free end MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 141...
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On air flap 2 (driving end, A-side) Shield (A4) On brazed-on union 3 (driving end, A-side) Shield (A5) On turbocharger flap 4 (driving end, A-side) Shield (A5) On turbocharger flap Driving end A-side 142 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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1 (driving end) Shield (A4) Turbocharger lubrication, left side 2 (driving end) Shield (A4) Turbocharger lubrication, center Driving end Item Type of shielding Comments 1 (driving end) Shield (A4) Turbocharger lubrication, right side MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 143...
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4 (driving end, B-side) Shield (A5) On air flap 5 (driving end, B-side) Shield (A4) To turbocharger lubrication Driving end B-side Item Type of shielding Comments 1 (driving end, B-side) Shield (A5) On valve plate 144 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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Driving end A-side Item Type of shielding Comments 1 (Driving end, A-side) Shield (A5) To flap control Driving end B-side Item Type of shielding Comments 1 (driving end, B-side) Shield (A5) To flap control MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 145...
No resistance other than compres- sion resistance may be encountered. Result: If the resistance exceeds the normal com- pression resistance, contact Service. For barring device removal, follow reverse sequence of working steps. 146 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
20 seconds. Plug connector X4 (3) and use connector pliers (2) to secure the bayonet cou- pling (4) by turning it clockwise until it latches into place. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 147...
Use technical terms for description of the liner surface (→ Page 150). Depending on findings: • Do not take any action or • Carry out further endoscopic examination as part of maintenance work or • Contact Service; cylinder liner must be replaced. 148 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
Seizure marks, scuff- Irregular circumference lengths and depths. Can be caused either by the piston skirt or the piston crown. Material deposits on the liner (smear), heavy discolora- tion. Severe, visible scoring. Replace liner. 150 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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The findings in the start phase of oxidation discoloration and heat discoloration are similar. A thorough investigation and compliance with the above evaluation criteria allow an unambiguous evaluation. To avoid unnecessary disassembly work, it is recommended that another inspection be carried out after further operation of the engine. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 151...
(2) with new O-ring. Tighten screws of cover (2) to specified tightening torque. Name Size Type Lubricant Value/Standard Screw Tightening torque 6 Nm + 2 Nm Replace further oil separator elements in the same way. 152 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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(4). Tighten screws of cover (4) to specified tightening torque. Name Size Type Lubricant Value/Standard Screw Tightening torque 6 Nm + 2 Nm Check diaphragms in further oil separators in the same way. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 153...
Moisten oil separator (2) with engine oil. Place oil separator (2) with new gasket (3) onto housing (4) and install cover (1). Clean other oil separator element in the same way. 154 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
Box wrench bit, 17 mm F30030450 Feeler gauge Y4342013 Preparatory steps Remove cover plate (2). Remove cylinder head cover (→ Page 158). Bar engine manually in engine direction of rotation until the markings (1) are aligned. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 155...
Tighten locknut (1) applying the specified tightening torque, holding adjusting screw (2) firmly with screwdriver. Name Size Type Lubricant Value/Standard Locknut M12x1 Tightening torque 50 Nm 156 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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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. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 157...
Align cylinder head cover (2) with centering jig. Tighten screws (1) to specified torque 20 Nm using a torque wrench. Final steps Install air filter (→ Page 183). Install air guide housing. Check cylinder head covers for leaks. 158 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
• Avoid open flames, electrical sparks and ignition sources. • Do not smoke. Preparatory steps Close fuel supply line upstream of fuel filter. Remove engine control system (→ Page 220). Drain fuel (→ Page 170). Remove charge-air pipes and all seals. 160 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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Coat roller (arrowed) with engine oil. Clean sealing face and fuel bores in crank- case. Use barring gear (→ Page 146) to position the pump cams on the camshaft at base circle. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 161...
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Coat gaskets with grease (Kluthe Hakuform 30-10/Emulgier) and place onto cylinder head. Install charge-air pipes. Install engine control system (→ Page 220). Open fuel supply line before fuel filter. Vent fuel system (→ Page 171). 162 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
Moisten taper of pressure pipe neck with engine oil. Insert pressure pipe neck into cylinder head until it is in contact with the sealing ring. Fully press in pressure pipe neck (1) by hand. 164 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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Tighten union nut on pressure pipe neck to specified torque using a torque wrench. Name Size Type Lubricant Value/Standard Union nut Tightening torque 20 Nm + 5 Nm Final steps Install cylinder head cover (→ Page 158). Vent fuel system (→ Page 171). MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 165...
Risk of injury to eyes and damage to hearing, risk of rupturing internal organs! • Never direct air jet at people. • Always wear safety goggles/face mask and ear defenders. Preparatory steps Remove cylinder head cover (→ Page 158). Drain fuel (→ Page 170). 166 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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Remove screw (5). Take off clamp (4). Screw puller into injector. Remove injector with puller. Remove injector sealing ring (1) using a self-made hook. After removal, seal all openings with suita- ble covers. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 167...
Tightening torque 50 Nm Install fuel line (3). Tighten union nut on injection pump to specified torque using a torque wrench. Name Size Type Lubricant Value/Standard Union nut Tightening torque 20 Nm +5 Nm 168 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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Tighten union nut on pressure pipe neck to specified 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 158). Vent fuel system (→ Page 171). MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 169...
Release threaded vent plugs on filter head. Open nipple on fuel line and drain fuel into appropriate container. When fuel stops emerging from system, close nipple on fuel line. Close threaded vent plugs on filter head. 170 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
Venting fuel system Unlock fuel priming pump, unscrew handle. Open vent plugs on filter head. Operate the pump with the handle until bubble-free fuel emerges at the vent plugs. Close vent plugs on filter head. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 171...
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Close nipple at fuel heat exchanger. Open nipple at fuel line. Operate the pump with the handle until bubble-free fuel emerges at the nipple. Close nipple at fuel line. Lock fuel priming pump, screw in handle. 172 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
Severe material damage! • For filter replacement with the engine running, operate the engine at low engine load. • The filter which is to be replaced must be cut out for a brief period only. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 173...
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Fit SOLAS shield (→ Page 18). Screw on easy-change filter and tighten by hand. Set three-way cock to operating position (both filters cut in). Replace further fuel filters in the same way. 174 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
With the engine running at full load or rated power, read off pressure at gauge (1). If differential pressure as indicated between position of adjustable pointer (2) and pressure indicator of pressure gauge (3) is ≥ 0.3 bar, flush filter element of the cut-in filter (→ Page 177). MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 175...
Fill filter housing with clean fuel. Place new seal in cover (2). Fit cover with gasket and secure it with screws. Cut in the cut-out filter again. Close threaded vent plug (5) when fuel emerges from system. 176 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
High level of engine noise when the engine is running. Risk of damage to hearing! • Wear ear protectors. Fuel prefilter – Flushing Cut out the contaminated filter. 1 Left filter cut in 2 Right filter cut in MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 177...
Fit cover with gasket and secure it with screws. Check differential pressure (→ Page 175). Result: If flushing did not lead to an improvement of the differential pressure, replace filter element of fuel pre- filter (→ Page 179). 178 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
Risk of fire and explosion! • Avoid open flames, electrical sparks and ignition sources. • Do not smoke. Replacing filter element Cut out the contaminated filter. I Left filter cut in II Right filter cut in MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 179...
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Fit cover with gasket and secure it with screws. Cut in the cut-out filter again. Close threaded vent plug (5) when fuel emerges. Set adjustable pointer of differential pres- sure gage (→ Page 175). 180 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
Part No. Qty. Air filter (→ Spare Parts Catalog) Replacing the air filter Remove old air filter and install new air filter (→ Page 183). Reset signal ring of contamination indicator (→ Page 184). 182 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
(3). Verify that there are no objects in the flange of the intake housing (3) and clean Place new air filter (1) with clamp (2) onto intake housing (3). Tighten clamp (2). MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 183...
If the signal ring is completely visible in the control window (2), replace air filter (→ Page 182). After installation of new filter, press reset button (1). Result: Engaged piston with signal ring moves back to initial position. 184 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
Air-flow control flap – Check for ease of movement Actuate lever several times by hand, mov- ing it between positions “A” and “B” to check for ease of movement. If the lever does not move freely, contact Service. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 185...
Result: If there is no mark, mark the oil dipstick (→ Page 189). If necessary, top up to "max." mark (→ Page 188). Insert oil dipstick into guide tube up to the stop. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 187...
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 (→...
Stop engine (→ Page 115) and disable en- gine start. Cut out the filter to be replaced. A Right filter cut out B Both filters cut in (normal operating position) C Left filter cut out 190 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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Fit SOLAS shield (→ Page 133). Screw on and tighten new oil filter by hand. Replace other oil filters in the same way. Switch filter to normal position. Check oil level (→ Page 187). MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 191...
• Never direct air jet at people. • Always wear safety goggles/face mask and ear defenders. Removing rotor of centrifugal oil filter Release nuts (3). Remove housing cover (1). Remove complete rotor (2) from housing. 192 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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Clean rotor components and remove strain- ers (2). Wash standpipes (3) and nozzles (4) with cleaner, blow out with compressed air. Insert the new filter sleeve with the smooth surface facing the rotor cap. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 193...
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40 Nm to 50 Nm Insert complete rotor (2) into the housing and check for ease-of-movement. Set housing cover (1) with new O-ring onto lower section, observe marks. Tighten nuts (3) crosswise and evenly. 194 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
7.16 Coolant Circuit, General, High-Temperature Circuit 7.16.1 Drain and venting points Top side 1 Engine coolant vent 3 Overflow line 5 Fuel filter 2 Intercooler 4 Engine coolant expansion 6 Engine oil filter tank MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 195...
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Left side 1 Engine coolant drain plug 2 Engine coolant drain plug 3 Raw water pump drain plug 196 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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3 Fuel vent valve 5 Raw water pump drain tional) plug 8 Oil filler neck (connection 6 Connection for oil extrac- left or right engine side op- tion tional) 9 Fuel priming pump MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 197...
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2 Engine coolant drain plug 5 Raw water pump filling left or right engine side op- 3 Engine oil filter plug tional) 6 Oil filler neck (connection 4 Leak-fuel tank left or right engine side op- tional) 198 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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5 Oil filler neck (connection 3 Oil dipstick (connection left or right engine side op- left or right engine side op- tional) tional) 6 Engine coolant drain plug MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 199...
7.16.2 Engine coolant – Level check Preconditions ☑Engine is stopped and starting disabled. ☑MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specification (A001061/..) is available. 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.
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.
Clean the relief bore (arrow) with a wire if it is dirty. • Permissible coolant discharge: up to 10 drops per hour. • Permissible oil discharge: up to 5 drops per hour. If discharge exceeds the specified limits, contact Service. 204 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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.
Remove plug screw (1) on raw water elbow (3). Fill 3 to 4 liters of water into the system through the opening. Install plug screw (1) with new sealing ring (2) and tighten. 206 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
Clean the relief bore with a wire if it is dirty. • Permissible coolant discharge: up to 10 drops per hour. • Permissible oil discharge: up to 5 drops per hour. If discharge exceeds the specified limits, contact Service. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 207...
Findings Action Drive belt A Singular cracks None Drive belt B Cracks on entire circumference Replace (→ Page 211) Drive belt C Chunking Drive belt Belt is oily, shows signs of over- heating 208 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
Check drive belt condition (→ Page 208). Belt drive – Checking distance Measure distance (A) with assembly de- vice. If measured value of distance (A) is not within the tolerance of 98 mm ± 1.5 mm, readjust belt tension. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 209...
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Use assembly device to adjust distance (A) by turning adjustment lever (2). Tighten screws (1) and (3). Measure distance (A) with assembly device. Final steps Install protective cover (2). Install securing screws (3) of protective cover (2). Install indicator (1). Install limit switch (4). 210 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
Check cleanness of belt pulleys. Fit new drive belt. Remove mandrel. Final steps Install protective cover. Install screws of protective cover. Install safety equipment (if fitted). Check function of safety equipment (if fitted). MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 211...
• When measured height setting (b) = 4 mm, the permissible value of (a) is 143 mm. Replace the resilient mount, if the meas- ured value of dimension (a) is lower than the permissible value. 212 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
Universal shaft – Greasing Remove guard from universal shaft. Clean the two grease nipples on each joint half. Press grease into all nipples until it emerg- es at the star seals and sealing rings. Reinstall guard. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 213...
Contact Service if cable conductors are damaged. Note: Close male connectors that are not plugged in with the protective cap supplied. Clean dirty connector housings, sockets and contacts using isopropyl alcohol. Ensure that all sensor connectors are securely engaged. 214 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
(3). Clean connector housings, connector sock- et housings (1) and all contacts with iso- propyl alcohol. When connectors, sockets and all contacts are dry: Fit connectors and check governor connections (→ Page 218). MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 215...
Clean connector housings, connector sock- et housings (1) and all contacts with iso- propyl alcohol. When connectors, sockets and all contacts are dry: Fit connectors and check plug con- nections on EMU (→ Page 219). 216 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
(2) is not distort- • Loosen switch housing (1) and fit it with screws in a position providing that the switch (2) is ON. • If this is not feasible, contact Service. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 217...
Tighten loose bayonet couplings (2) with connector pliers (3) by turning them clock- wise until they latch into place. Make sure that unassigned sockets are closed off with cover caps. If bayonet couplings are defective, contact Service. 218 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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Tighten loose bayonet couplings (2) with connector pliers (3) by turning them clock- wise until they latch into place. Make sure that unassigned sockets are closed off with cover caps. If bayonet couplings are defective, contact Service. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 219...
Use connector pliers (2) to disengage the bayonet union nuts (4) of the connec- tors (3) by turning them counterclockwise. Remove all connectors. Close connector sockets with appropriate covering caps (1). 220 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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Installing engine governor on engine Install in reverse order. Ensure correct assignment of plugs and sockets. Use connector pliers to turn the bayonet union nuts of the connectors clockwise until they latch into place. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 221...
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Remove heavy soiling from housing surface with isopropyl alcohol. Cleaning connectors on LOP Remove dirt from connector and socket surfaces using isopropyl alcohol. Check legibility of cable labels. Clean or replace illegible labels. 222 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
(3) is held firmly in place in the socket. If this is not the case, press the securing el- ements (1) concerned in the direction of the arrow until they engage noticeably. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 223...
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Connect battery in accordance with battery manufacturer's instructions. Switch master power switch to ON. Switch on engine control system. Hold down LAMP TEST pushbutton: Result: Indicators and controls light up. Have damaged lamps immediately replaced by Service. 224 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
Engine Control Unit. • LOCAL OPERATION pushbutton (1) is illuminated at basic brightness: Remote mode active. Press LOCAL OPERATION pushbutton (1) again. Result: LOCAL OPERATION pushbutton (1) is illuminated brightly (Local mode is active);. MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Task Description | 225...
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Press ALARM ACKNOWLEDGE pushbutton (1). Result: Audible and visual alarm signaling stops. Press ALARM ACKNOWLEDGE pushbutton (1) again. Result: Power supply to Engine Control Unit is pro- vided. On engines with emergency air-shutoff flaps: Open flaps. 226 | Task Description | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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Alarm: Measured value exceeds 2nd maximum limit value High Temperature ICFN ISO – Continuous rating – Fuel stop Power specification in accordance with DIN-ISO power – Net 3046-7 Interface Data Module International Maritime Organization MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Appendix A | 227...
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Synchronized Self-Shifting (clutch) STBD Starboard T-xyz Temperature-xyz Temperature measuring point xyz Transmitter Deviation Alarm: Deviation in transmitter values Unterer Totpunkt Bottom Dead Center (BDC) Voith Schneider Voith Schneider drive Water jet Water jet drive 228 | Appendix A | MW15406/17E 2014-05...
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Abbrevia- Meaning Explanation tion Werkzeugkatalog Tool Catalog (TC) Zugehörigkeit-Kategorie-Parameter Assignment category parameter; number scheme for signals from the ADEC engine governor MW15406/17E 2014-05 | Appendix A | 229...
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