
1.8 Transport
Taking the engine's center of gravity into account
For information regarding the center of gravity of the engine, refer to the installation/arrangement
drawing of the engine.
Transport
• Lift the engine only with the lifting eyes provided.
• Only use transport and lifting devices approved by MTU.
• Always transport the engine in installation position, observe the max. permissible diagonal pull:
– Max. permissible diagonal pull in longitudinal direction is 10 degrees; with no diagonal pull in
transverse direction permitted.
– Max. permissible diagonal pull in longitudinal direction is 3 degrees; with no diagonal pull in longi-
tudinal direction permitted.
• Lift engine by approx. 10 mm and verify that the lifting ropes / chains between engine and lifting
equipment run vertically or in accordance with the specifications on the installation drawing. If this is
not the case, the lifting equipment must be re-adjusted.
• If the engine is supplied with special aluminum foil packing, lift the engine at the lifting eyes of the
bearing pedestal or use a means of transportation which is appropriate for the given weight (forklift
truck).
• Secure the engine against tilting during transport.
• Secure such as to preclude slipping and tipping when driving up or down inclines and ramps.
Setting the engine down after transport
• Make sure that the consistency and load-bearing capacity of the ground or support surface is ade-
quate.
• Never set down engine onto the oil pan unless expressly permitted by MTU on an engine-specific
base.
• Only set down engine on a firm, level surface.
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