4 Operation
4.1 Putting the engine into operation after extended out-of-service
periods (>3 months)
Preconditions
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Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
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MTU Preservation and Represervation Specifications (A001070/..) are available.
Putting the PowerPack into operation after extended out-of-service-periods (>3
months)
Item
Action
Engine
Depreserve (→ MTU Preservation and Represervation Specifications
A001070/..).
Lube oil system
Check engine oil level (→ Page 109);
Fuel prefilter
Fill with fuel (→ Page 99).
Fuel prefilter, pressure
gauge
Align adjustable pointer with position of pressure indicator (→ Page 97).
Fuel system
Vent (→ Page 94).
Coolant circuit
If engine is out of service for more than one year, change engine coolant
(→ Page 113).
Change charge-air coolant (→ Page 121).
Coolant circuit
Check engine coolant level (→ Page 112);
Check charge-air coolant level (→ Page 122).
Coolant circuit
Heat engine coolant with coolant preheating unit.
Engine governor
Check plug-in connections (→ Page 135).
Monitoring system
Carry out lamp test (see manufacturer's documentation).
Engine/generator control
system
Switch ON;
select operating mode, e.g. MANUAL, AUTOMATIC OPERATION.
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