Operating instructions

Operation 1

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  35);

Fuel prefilter Prime( Page 6  27).

Fuel prefilter, pressure gauge Align adjustable pointer with position of pressure indicator ( Page 6  23).

Fuel system Vent( Page 6  21).

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

(

Page 6  41);

Change charge-air coolant ( Page 6  47).

Cooling system Check engine coolant level ( Page 6  41);

Check charge-air coolant level (

Page 6  48).

Cooling system Preheat coolant with preheating unit.

ECU Check plug-in connections ( Page 6  57).

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.