5 Operation
5.1 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
Action
Engine
Depreserve (→ MTU Preservation and Represervation Specifications
A001070/..).
Valve gear
Lubricate valve gear (→ Page 78).
Lube oil system
Check engine oil level (→ Page 105).
Fuel prefilter
Fill with fuel (→ Page 98).
Fuel prefilter, pressure gage Align adjustable pointer with position of pressure indicator (→ Page 94).
Fuel system
Vent (→ Page 91).
Coolant circuit
Change engine coolant if engine has been out of service for more than one
year (→ Page 112).
Change charge-air coolant (→ Page 118).
Coolant circuit
Check engine coolant level (→ Page 111).
Check charge-air coolant level (→ Page 117).
Coolant circuit
Heat engine coolant with coolant preheating unit.
ECU
Check plug connections (→ Page 130).
Monitoring system
Carry out lamp test (see manufacturer's documentation).
Engine/generator control
system
Switch on;
Operating mode, e.g.: MANUAL, AUTOMATIC OPERATION.
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