1.3 Transportation
Transportation
Only use the lifting eyes provided to lift the engine.
The lifting eyes are designed for engine transport only, not for the transport of gensets (engine and alter‐
nator).
Only use transport and lifting devices approved by MTU.
The engine must only be transported in installation position, max. permissible diagonal pull 10°.
Take the center of gravity of the engine into account.
If the engine is supplied with special aluminum foil packing, lift the engine at the lifting eyes of the bear‐
ing pedestal or use a means of transportation which is appropriate for the given weight (forklift truck).
Install the crankshaft locking device and the locking screws for the engine mounts prior to engine trans‐
portation.
Secure the engine against tilting during transportation. In particular when going down inclines or ramps,
the engine must be secured against moving and tilting.
Setting down the engine following transportation
Set the engine down on a firm, level surface only.
Make sure that the consistency and load-bearing capacity of the ground or support surface is adequate.
Never set an engine down on the oil pan unless expressly authorized to do so by MTU on a case-to-case
basis .
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