Operating instructions

4.6 After stopping the engine
Preconditions
☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specification (A001061/..) is available.
After stopping the engine
Item Task
Coolant circuit Drain coolant (→ Page 107)(→ Page 115)if freezing temperatures are ex‐
pected and:
• the engine is to remain out of service for an extended period and cool‐
ant has no antifreeze additive;
• the coolant is not maintained at a suitable temperature;
• antifreeze concentration is 50 % and outside temperature is below
-40°C.
Engine control system Switch OFF.
Air intake and exhaust sys‐
tem
Out-of-service-period > 1 week:
Seal engine's air and exhaust sides.
Out-of-service-period > 1 month:
Preserve engine (→ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications
A001061/.. ).
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