5 Operation
5.1 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 Preservation and Represervation Instructions (A001070/..) available.
Putting the engine into operation (out-of-service period > 3 months)
Item
Action
Engine
Depreserve (→ MTU Preservation and Represervation Instructions
A001070/..).
Lube oil system
Check engine oil level (→ Page 98).
Fuel prefilter
Fill with fuel (→ Page 91).
Fuel prefilter, pressure gage Align adjustable pointer with position of pressure indicator (→ Page 86).
Fuel system
Vent (→ Page 83).
Raw water pump (if located
above waterline)
Prime (approx. 3 to 4 liters).
Filling point (→ Page 105).
Coolant circuit
If engine is out of service for more than one year, change engine coolant
(→ Page 111).
Coolant circuit
Check coolant level (→ Page 110).
Coolant circuit
Heat engine coolant with coolant preheating unit.
Engine Control Unit ECU
Check plug connections (→ Page 129).
Engine Interface Module EIM Check plug connections (→ Page 131).
Engine Monitoring Unit EMU Check plug connections (→ Page 130).
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