4 Operation
4.1 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/..).
Engine
Bar engine manually (→ Page 133)
Valve drive
Out-of-service period ≥ 6 months: Grease valve drive (→ Page 144).
Lube oil system
Check engine oil level (→ Page 155);
Checking oil level in oil storage tank (→ Page 155).
Coolant circuit
Out-of-service period more than 1 year: Change engine coolant
(→ Page 160);
Change mixture coolant (→ Page 166)
Coolant circuit
Check engine coolant level (→ Page 159);
Check mixture coolant level (→ Page 165)
Engine wiring
Check plug connections (→ Page 169).
Gas supply
Open gas shut-off valve
Engine management sys‐
tem
Check for fault messages.
Battery
Check, fill with electrolyte (manufacturer's specifications).
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