MTU 20 V 4000 G23, Technical Publication

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Operation 47
3 Operation
3.1 Putting the engine into operation after extended
out-of-service-periods (>3 months)
Preconditions
• Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
• MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available.
Putting the engine into operation after extended out-of-service-periods (>3 months)
Item Task
Engine Depreserve ( → MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications A001061/..).
Valve gear
Lubricate valve gear every ≥ 6 months ( → Page 101).
Lube oil system Check engine oil level ( → Page 130).
Fuel prefilter Prime ( → Page 119).
Fuel prefilter, pressure gauge Align adjustable pointer with position of pressure indicator ( → Page 114).
Coolant circuit If engine is out of service for more than one year, change engine coolant
( → Page 138);
Change charge-air coolant ( → Page 142).
Coolant circuit Check engine coolant level ( → Page 139);
Check charge-air coolant level ( → Page 146).
Coolant circuit Preheat coolant with preheating unit.
ECU Check plug-in connections ( → Page 153).
Monitoring equipment Carry out lamp test (see manufacturer’s documentation).
Engine/generator control
system Switch ON;
Select operating mode, e.g. MANUAL OPERATION, AUTOMATIC OPERATION.
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