4 Operation
4.1 Putting the engine into operation after extended out-of-
service periods (>3 months)
Preconditions
☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available.
Putting the engine into operation after extended out-of-service-periods (>3 months)
Item
Action
Engine
Depreserve (→ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications A001061/..).
Valve gear
Lubricate valve gear every ≥ 6 months (→ Page 84).
Lube oil system
Check engine oil level (→ Page 103);
Bar engine with startingsystem (→ Page 73).
Fuel system
Vent (→ Page 97).
Coolant circuit
If engine is out of service for more than one year, change engine coolant
(→ Page 113).
Change charge-air coolant (→ Page 121).
Coolant circuit
Check engine coolant level (→ Page 112);
Check charge-air coolant level (→ Page 120).
Coolant circuit
Preheat coolant with preheating unit, if fitted.
DDEC
Check plug-in connections (→ Page 143).
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