MTU 4R 1000 SERIES, Operating Instructions Manual

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Important safety notes
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WARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or necessary repairs car-
ried out, this could result in malfunctions or
system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/mainte-
nance work as well as necessary repairs car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
G
WARNING
There are moving components in the engine
compartment. Certain components may con-
tinue to move or suddenly move again even
after the ignition has been switched off, e.g.
the radiator fan. There is a risk of injury.
If you have to carry out work in the engine
compartment:
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switch off the ignition
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never touch the dangerous areas surround-
ing moving components, e.g. the rotation
area of the fan
R
remove jewellery and watches
R
keep items of clothing and hair, for exam-
ple, away from moving parts.
G
WARNING
Limbs could be crushed or trapped if the
engine is started unintentionally during ser-
vice or maintenance work. There is a risk of
injury.
Always secure the engine against uninten-
tional starting before carrying out mainte-
nance or repair work.
G
WARNING
Certain engine components can become very
hot. There is a risk of injury when carrying out
work at the engine.
Where possible, allow the engine to cool down
and only touch the components described
below.
When working on the vehicle, comply with all
safety regulations, such as operating instruc-
tions, regulations concerning hazardous
materials, environmental protection meas-
ures, work safety and accident prevention
regulations.
Be aware of the road and traffic situation
when working on public roads and secure
your position accordingly.
Apart from careful operation and mainte-
nance of the engine it is also important that
malfunctions be rectified in good time.
You can rectify certain malfunctions yourself,
(
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page 71).
Have malfunctions that you cannot eliminate
yourself rectified at a qualified specialist
workshop.
External engine start/engine stop
button
You can start and stop the engine using the
external engine start/engine stop button.
Before starting the engine
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Switch the ignition lock to the drive posi-
tion.
X
Shift into neutral.
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Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
X
Deactivate power take-off.
Starting the engine
X
Hold down external engine start/engine
stop button
:
until the engine starts.
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Important safety notes
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