3.2 Putting the engine into operation after extended out-of-service
periods (>3 months)
Preconditions
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Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
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MTU Preservation and Represervation Specifications (A001070/..) are available.
Putting the engine into operation after extended out-of-service-periods (>3
months)
Item
Task
Engine
Depreserve (→ Preservation and Represervation Specifications A001070/..).
Lube oil system
Check engine oil level (→ Page 174);
Preheat engine oil if required.
Fuel prefilter
Prime with fuel (→ Page 158)
Fuel prefilter, pressure
gauge
Align adjustable pointer with position of pressure indicator (→ Page 153).
HP fuel pump
Only for engines without oil priming pump:
Fill HP fuel pump with new engine oil (→ Page 141).
Raw-water pump (if located
above waterline (only appli-
cable to engines with en-
gine-mounted heat exchang-
er or with optional remote
heat exchanger))
Prime with water (approx. 3 – 4 l).
Coolant circuit
If engine is out of service for more than one year, change engine coolant
(→ Page 191).
Coolant circuit
Check coolant level (→ Page 190).
Coolant circuit
Preheat coolant with preheating unit.
Engine control system
Refer to automation system operating instructions.
ECU
Check plug connections (→ Page 220).
EMU
Check plug connections (→ Page 221)
EIM
Check plug connections (→ Page 222).
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