3 Operation
3.1 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 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 129)
Valve drive
Out-of-service period ≥ 6 months: Grease valve drive (→ Page 148).
Lube oil system
Check engine oil level (→ Page 154);
Checking oil level in oil storage tank (→ Page 154).
Coolant circuit
Out-of-service period more than 1 year: Change engine coolant (→ Page 159);
Change mixture coolant (→ Page 164)
Coolant circuit
Check engine coolant level (→ Page 158);
Check mixture coolant level (→ Page 163)
Engine wiring
Check plug connections (→ Page 167).
Gas supply
Open gas shut-off valve
Engine management system Check for fault messages.
Battery
Check, fill with electrolyte (manufacturer's specifications).
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