MTU Detroit Diesel 12 V 2000 P62, Technical Publication

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Operation 49
3.2 Putting the engine into operation after extended
out-of-service-periods (>3 months)
Preconditions
• Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
• 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/..).
Lube oil system Check engine oil level ( → Page 129);
Fuel prefilter Prime ( → Page 120).
Fuel prefilter, pressure gauge Align adjustable pointer with position of pressure indicator ( → Page 115).
Fuel system Vent
Coolant circuit If engine is out of service for more than one year, change engine coolant
( → Page 137);
Change charge-air coolant ( → Page 140).
Coolant circuit Check engine coolant level ( → Page 138);
Check charge-air coolant level ( → Page 143).
Coolant circuit Preheat coolant with preheating unit.
ECU Check plug-in connections ( → Page 152).
Monitoring equipment Carry out lamp test (see manufacturer’s documentation).
Engine/generator control
system Switch ON;
Select operating mode, e.g. MANUAL OPERATION, AUTOMATIC OPERATION.
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