4.2 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 into operation after extended out-of-service periods (>3 months)
Item
Action
Engine
Depreserve (→ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications A001061/..).
Lube oil system
Check engine oil level (→ Page 158);
, preheat engine oil, if required.
Fuel prefilter
Fill with fuel (→ Page 144).
Fuel prefilter, pressure
gauge
Align adjustable pointer with position of pressure indicator (→ Page 143).
Fuel system
Vent (→ Page 136).
Raw water pump (if raw
water pump lies above the
water line)
Fill with water (approx. 3 – 4 liters).
Coolant circuit
If engine is out of service for more than one year, change engine coolant
(→ Page 168).
Coolant circuit
Check coolant level (→ Page 167).
Coolant circuit
Heat engine coolant with coolant preheating unit.
ECU
Check plug-in connections (→ Page 192).
Engine control system
Switch master switch to ON;
Press READY FOR OPERATION button (→ Page 86).
LOP
Press LAMP TEST button (→ Page 86).
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