4 Operation
4.1 Preparing startup after long out-of-service periods (>3 months)
Preconditions
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Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
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MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available.
Startup after long out-of-service periods (>3 months)
Item
Action
Engine
Remove preservative (→ Preservation and Represervation Specifications
(A001070/…)).
Lube oil system
Check engine oil level (→ Page 99).
Fuel system
Use appropriate equipment to fill system via fuel supply line.
Fuel system
Vent (→ Page 85).
Coolant circuit
If engine is out of service for more than one year, change engine coolant
(→ Page 109).
Coolant circuit
Check engine coolant level (→ Page 108).
Coolant circuit
Preheat engine coolant with coolant preheating unit (if fitted).
Engine control system
Check plug connections (→ Page 130).
Engine control system
Switch on.
Table 109: Startup after long out-of-service periods (>3 months)
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