Operating instructions

4 Operation
4.1 Putting the engine into operation after extended out-of-service
periods (>3 months)
Preconditions
☑Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
☑MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available.
Putting into operation after long out-of-service periods (>3 months)
Item Action
Engine Depreserve (→ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications A001061/..).
Valve gear Lubricate valve gear (→ Page 68).
Lube oil system Check engine oil level (→ Page 94).
Fuel system Vent (→ Page 83).
Coolant circuit If engine is out of service for more than one year, change engine coolant
(→ Page 104).
Change charge-air coolant (→ Page 112).
Coolant circuit Check engine coolant level (→ Page 103).
Check charge-air coolant level (→ Page 111).
Coolant circuit Preheat coolant with coolant preheating unit (if provided).
Engine governor Check plug-in connections (→ Page 130).
Engine control system ECS Switch ON.
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