MTU — Starting the engine in manual mode
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
Before you start
- Unguarded rotating and moving engine components. Risk of serious injury - danger to life!
- Engine noise above 85 dB (A). Risk of damage to hearing! Wear ear protectors.
Procedure
- Change operating mode selector switch to manual mode
- Switch ON preheating pump (if provided)
- If coolant temperature >40 °C (with preheating pump), >10 °C (60 Hz, without pump) or >5 °C (50 Hz, without pump): press start button
- Automatic starting procedure is performed
- Close the generator circuit breaker
- Run engine at 10 to 15 % of rated power to reach operating temperature
- Apply full load only after coolant temperature approx. 75 °C
Specs & values
- Coolant temperature approx. 75 °C before full load
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.