MTU MW15406/17E, Operating Instructions Manual

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4.4 Starting the engine from LOP (without Blue Line automation
system)
Preconditions
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Gearbox is in neutral position.
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External start interlock is not activated.
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Emergency air shut-off flaps (if fitted) are open.
DANGER
Rotating and moving engine parts.
Risk of crushing, danger of parts of the body being caught or pulled in!
• Before cranking the engine with starter system, make sure that there are no persons in the en-
gine's danger zone.
WARNING
High level of engine noise when the engine is running.
Risk of damage to hearing!
• Wear ear protectors.
Cranking the engine (out-of-service period > 1 month)
Item Measure
Engine Crank on starter (→ Page 147).
Starting the engine from LOP
Item Measure
Engine Start in unloaded condition.
System Switch on.
LOP:
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Illuminated push button LOCAL OPERATION lights up brightly (local
control mode is active) (→ Page 105);
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Illuminated push button GEARBOX NEUTRAL lights up brightly (gear-
box is disengaged) (→ Page 105).
LOP Press illuminated pushbutton READY FOR OPERATION briefly (→ Page 105).
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Illuminated pushbutton READY FOR OPERATION lights up brightly.
LOP Press illuminated pushbutton START briefly (→ Page 105).
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Illuminated pushbutton START of the relevant engine lights up brightly;
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Automatic starting sequence is performed;
• Engine speed display instrument indicates increasing speed;
• After completion of the starting sequence, the engine runs at idle
speed, and the illuminated pushbutton START changes to basic bright-
ness.
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