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MTU 12V 1600 R50 — Engine - Barring manually

Maintenance

For the MTU 12V 1600 R50, from the MTU operator's manual.

Applies to: MTU 12V1600R50 engine

Before you start

  • Before cranking the engine with starter system, make sure that there are no persons in the engine's danger zone.

Procedure

  1. Remove guard plate from flywheel housing.
  2. Engage barring gear in ring gear and install on flywheel housing.
  3. Fit adapter and ratchet adapter on barring gear.
  4. Rotate crankshaft in engine direction of rotation.
  5. For barring gear removal, follow reverse sequence of working steps.

Tools required

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Source: MTU operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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