MTU 12V4000C*5 series, Operating Instructions Manual

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When working high on the equipment, always use suitable ladders and work platforms. Special instructions
for outdoor areas: There must be no risk of slipping e.g. due to icing.
Removing, installing and cleanliness
Pay particular attention to cleanliness at all times.
Completely wipe up escaped fluids and lubricants due to the risk of slipping.
Take special care when removing ventilation or plug screws from the product.
Ensure that O-rings are not installed in a slanted/twisted condition.
Carry out appropriate cleaning procedures to clean and inspect components requiring special cleanness
(e.g. components carrying oil, fuel, or air).
Note cooling time for components which are heated for installation or removal (risk of burning).
Ensure that all mounts and dampers are installed correctly.
Remove any accumulation of condensate after assembling chilled components. Coat the components with a
suitable corrosion inhibitor as necessary.
Lines
Ensure that lines for all fluids and lubricants and their connections are clean.
Always seal connections with caps or covers if a line is removed or opened.
Fit new seals when re-installing lines.
Never bend lines and avoid damaging lines, particularly the fuel lines.
Ensure that all fuel injection and pressurized oil lines are installed with enough clearance to prevent contact
with other components. Do not place fuel or oil lines near hot components.
Miscellaneous
Sufficient ventilation must be guaranteed during the work.
Wear a breathing mask offering protection against soot, dust, and mineral fibers (filter class P3) when work-
ing on exhaust components. Clean the work area with a dust extraction machine of class H. Wear protective
gloves and goggles for protection against acidic condensate.
Do not touch elastomeric seals (e.g. Viton sealing rings) with your bare hands if they have a carbonized or
resinous appearance.
Elastomer components (e.g. engine mounts, damping elements, couplings and V-belts) must not be painted.
Only install them after painting the engine or mask them prior to painting.
The following applies to starters with copper-beryllium alloy pinions:
• Wear a respirator mask (filter class P3). Do not blow out the interior of the flywheel housing or the starter
with compressed air. Clean the flywheel housing inside with a class H dust extraction device.
• Observe the safety data sheet.
Safety regulations after performing assembly, maintenance, and repair work
Before barring the engine, make sure no one is in the danger zone of the engine.
Check that all access ports/apertures which have been opened to facilitate working are closed again.
Check that all safeguards have been installed and that all tools and loose parts have been removed (especial-
ly the barring tool).
Ensure that no unattached parts have been left in/on the product (e.g. including rags and cable straps).
Ensure that the grounding system is properly connected.
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