MTU — Putting the engine into operation after extended out-of-service-periods (>3 months)
Operation
From a MTU operator's manual covering: 12 V 4000 G23, 12 V 4000 G43, 12 V 4000 G63, 12 V 4000 G83, 16 V 4000 G23, 16 V 4000 G43, 16 V 4000 G63, 16 V 4000 G83. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: MTU 12 V 4000 G23, MTU 12 V 4000 G43, MTU 12 V 4000 G63, MTU 12 V 4000 G83, MTU 16 V 4000 G23, MTU 16 V 4000 G43, MTU 16 V 4000 G63, MTU 16 V 4000 G83, MTU 12V 4000 G23 engine, MTU 12V 4000 G43 engine, MTU 12V 4000 G63 engine, MTU 12V 4000 G83 engine
Procedure
- Depreserve engine
- Lubricate valve gear every >=6 months
- Check engine oil level
- Prime fuel prefilter
- Align adjustable pointer of fuel prefilter pressure gauge
- If out of service >1 year, change engine coolant and charge-air coolant
- Check engine coolant level and charge-air coolant level
- Preheat coolant with preheating unit
- Check ECU plug-in connections
- Carry out lamp test
- Switch ON engine/generator control system and select operating mode
Full service-parts list: MTU 12 V 4000 G23 →, MTU 12 V 4000 G43 →, MTU 12 V 4000 G63 →, MTU 12 V 4000 G83 →, MTU 16 V 4000 G23 →, MTU 16 V 4000 G63 →, MTU 12V 4000 G23 engine →, MTU 12V 4000 G43 engine →, MTU 12V 4000 G83 engine →, MTU 16V 4000 G83 engine →
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.