Technical data

Operation 3–01

3.1 Putting the engine into operation after extended

out-of-service periods (>3 months)

Preconditions

• Engine is stopped and starting disabled.

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

Putting the engine into operation after extended out-of-service-periods (>3 months)

Item Task

Engine Depreserve (→ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specification A001061/..).

Lube oil system Check oil level (→ Page 6 – 41);

Fuel prefilter Prime (→ Page 6 – 32).

Fuel prefilter, pressure gauge Align adjustable pointer with position of pressure indicator (→ Page 6 – 27).

Fuel system Vent (→ Page 6 – 23).

Cooling system If engine is out of service for more than one year, change engine coolant

(→ Page 6 – 45);

Change charge-air coolant (→ Page 6 – 51).

Cooling system Check engine coolant level (→ Page 6 – 46);

Check charge-air coolant level (→ Page 6 – 52).

Cooling system Preheat coolant with preheating unit.

ECU Check plug-in connections (→ Page 6 – 65).

Monitoring equipment Carry out lamp test (see manufacturer’s documentation).

Engine/generator control system Switch ON;

Select operating mode, e.g. MANUAL OPERATION, AUTOMATIC

OPERATION.