
6.10.4 Mixture coolant - Filling
Preconditions
☑ Engine shut down and starting disabled.
☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
Part No.
Qty.
Mixture coolant
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.
CAUTION
Cold coolant in hot engine can cause thermal stress.
Formation of cracks in components!
• Fill / top up coolant only into cold engine.
Filling with coolant
1.
Fill with treated coolant until the specified system pressure (→ Product Summary - Technical Data) is pro‐
vided.
2.
Vent mixture coolant circuit (see documentation of genset manufacturer).
3.
Start the engine and operate it at idle speed for some minutes.
4.
Check coolant level (→ Page 165) and top up engine coolant as required.
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