3.2 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 the engine into operation after extended out-of-service-periods (>3
months)
Item
Measure
Engine
Depreserve (→ MTU Preservation and Represervation Specifications
A001070/..).
Engine
Bar engine manually (→ Page 150).
Valve gear
Standstill ≥ 6 months: Lubricate valve gear (→ Page 166).
Lube oil system
Check engine oil level (→ Page 174);
Check oil level in oil storage tank (→ Page 174).
Coolant circuit
Standstill > 1 year: Change engine coolant (→ Page 179);
Change mixture coolant (→ Page 184)
Coolant circuit
Check engine coolant level (→ Page 178);
Check mixture coolant level (→ Page 183)
Engine cabling
Check plug-in connections (→ Page 187).
Gas supply
The gas shut-off valves with control solenoids are not included in the scope
of supply of the engine. The components are controlled by the engine elec-
tronics.
Engine management system Check for fault messages.
Starting system
Check power supply to electric starter.
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