MTU 8V4000M*3 series, Operating Instructions Manual

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5.2 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 Preservation and Represervation Specifications (A001070/..) are available.
Putting the engine into operation after extended out-of-service-periods (>3
months)
Item Task
Engine Depreserve (→ Preservation and Represervation Specifications A001070/..).
Valve drive Lubricate valve gear every ≥ 6 months (→ Page 149).
Lube oil system Check engine oil level (→ Page 189);
Preheat engine oil if required.
Fuel prefilter Prime with fuel (→ Page 175)
Fuel prefilter, pressure
gauge Align adjustable pointer with position of pressure indicator (→ Page 170).
HP fuel pump Only for engines without oil priming pump:
Fill HP fuel pump with fresh engine oil (→ Page 155).
Raw water pump (if located
above waterline (only appli-
cable to engines with en-
gine-mounted heat exchang-
er or with optional remote
heat exchanger)) Prime with water (approx. 3 to 4 liters).
Coolant circuit If engine is out of service for more than one year, change engine coolant
(→ Page 206).
Coolant circuit Check coolant level (→ Page 205).
Coolant circuit Preheat coolant with preheating unit.
Engine control system Refer to automation system operating instructions.
ECU Check plug connections (→ Page 236).
EMU Check plug connections (→ Page 237)
EIM Check plug connections (→ Page 238).
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