4.2 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 Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available.
Putting into operation after extended out-of-service periods (>3 months)
Item
Action
Engine
Depreserve (→ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications A001061/..).
Lube oil system
Check engine oil level (→ Page 177);
Preheat engine oil if required.
Lubricate valve gear (→ Page 145).
Raw water pump (if located
above waterline)
Fill with water (approx. 3 – 4 liters).
Coolant circuit
If engine is out of service for more than one year, change coolant
(→ Page 192).
Coolant circuit
Check coolant level (→ Page 191).
Coolant circuit
Heat coolant with coolant preheating unit.
HP fuel pump
Only for engines without oil priming pump
Fill HP fuel pump with new engine oil (→ Page 151).
Engine control system
Switch master switch to ON;
Press illuminated pushbutton READY FOR OPERATION (→ Page 82).
Engine Control Unit ECU
Check plug connections (→ Page 212).
EIM
Check plug connections (→ Page 214).
EMU 8
Check plug connections (→ Page 213).
LOP
Press illuminated pushbutton LAMP TEST (→ Page 82).
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