MTU 12 V 2000 M40A, Operating Instructions Manual

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3.4 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!
• Before barring or starting the engine, make sure that nobody is in the danger zone.
WARNING
Engine noise above 85 dB (A).
Risk of damage to hearing!
• Wear ear protectors.
Barring the engine (out-of-service period > 1 month)
Item Task
Engine Bar with starting system (→ Page 105).
Starting the engine from LOP
Item Task
Engine Make sure that engine is in unloaded condition.
Engine control system Switch ON.
LOP:
• LOCAL OPERATION button is illuminated brightly (local operating
mode is active) (→ Page 85);
• CLUTCH NEUTRAL button is illuminated brightly (gearbox is disengag‐
ed) (→ Page 85).
LOP Press READY FOR OPERATION button briefly (→ Page 85).
• READY FOR OPERATION button is illuminated brightly.
LOP Press START button briefly (→ Page 85).
• START button of the engine concerned is illuminated brightly;
• Automatic starting procedure is performed;
• Tachometer indicates increasing crankshaft speed;
• After the starting procedure is completed, engine is running at idle
speed and START button is reset to basic illumination.
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