Technical data

Operation 3–09

3.9 After stopping the engine – putting the engine out of service

Preconditions

• MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specification (A001061/..) is available.

After s topping the engine

Item Task

Cooling system Drain engine coolant (→ Page 6 – 44);

Drain charge-air coolant (→ Page 6 – 50) if:

• freezing temperatures are expected and the engine is to remain out of

service for an extended period and coolant has no antifreeze additive;

• the engine room is not heated;

• the coolant is not maintained at a suitable temperature;

• the antifreeze concentration is insufficient for the engine-room

temperature;

• antifreeze concentration is 50% and engine-room temperature is below

-40

Engine/generator control system Switch OFF.

Air intake and exhaust system If the engine is to remain out of service for more than 1 week, seal the engine’s

air and exhaust sides. If the engine is to remain out of service for more than

1 month, carry out preservation (→ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specification

A001061/..).