3 Operation
3.1 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 long out-of-service periods (>3 months)
Item
Action
Engine
Depreserve (→ Preservation and Represervation Specifications (A001070/
…)).
Lube oil system
Check engine oil level (→ Page 102).
Fuel system
Connect appropriate equipment to fuel supply line to fill the system.
Fuel system
Vent (→ Page 89).
Coolant circuit
If engine is out of service for more than one year, change engine coolant
(→ Page 113). Change charge-air coolant (→ Page 122).
Coolant circuit
Check engine coolant level (→ Page 112); Check charge-air coolant level
(→ Page 121).
Coolant circuit
Preheat engine coolant with coolant preheating unit (if fitted).
Engine governor
Check plug-in connections (→ Page 137).
Engine control sstem
Switch on.
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