16 V 4000
16 V 4000
16 V 4000
Diesel Engines
V 4000 M 90
Maintenance Schedule
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MTU Motoren- und Turbinen-Union Friedrichshafen GmbH
88040 Friedrichshafen / Germany
Telephone (07541) 90-0
Telex 734 280-0 mt d
Telefax (07541) 90-3928
Low operating and maintenance costs as well as operational reliability and availability depend on maintenance and
servicing being carried out in compliance with our specifications and instructions.
The overall system, of which the engine is an integral part, must be maintained in such a way as to ensure trouble-
free engine operation at all times. For this purpose always:
- ensure that sufficient fuel is available,
- ensure that the combustion air is dry and clean,
- use only dry, clean compressed air,
- use only clean, filtered raw water.
Moreover, it is essential that:
- maintenance tasks be completed by trained personnel,
- suitable tools be used,
- genuine spare parts and fluids and lubricants as per the current MTU Fluids and Lubricants specifications must
be used.
Our Product Support Service will always be available should assistance be required.
Preventive maintenance instructions.
- Special care should be taken to keep the machinery plant in a clean and serviceable condition at all times to
facilitate early detection of possible leaks and prevent subsequent damage.
- Protect rubber and synthetic components from oil and fuel, never treat with organic detergents. Wipe with a dry
cloth only.
- Follow the manufacturer's maintenance instructions for components belonging to the power plant but not listed
in this Maintenance Schedule.
- Always replace all seals and gaskets.
MTU Maintenance Concept
The maintenance concept is a preventive maintenance concept and features the maintenance echelons W1 to
W6 as outlined below.
Preventive maintenance facilitates advance planning and ensures a high degree of equipment availability.
Main features of the maintenance echelons:
- W1: Operational checks
- W2, W3 and W4: Periodic maintenance tasks to be performed during out-of-service periods without the
need for engine disassembly.
- W5: This echelon requires partial engine disassembly.
- W6: Major overhaul. This echelon requires complete engine disassembly.
The time intervals according to which the W2 to W6 Maintenance Echelons and the relevant checks and tasks
involved are to be completed are based on operational experience. They have been determined so as to ensure
correct engine operation until the next scheduled maintenance echelon.
Oil change intervals to be determined according to the lube-oil analysis results. The oil filter is also to be changed.
Specific operational conditions may require modification of the Maintenance Schedule.
Note:
The codes on the following pages refer to the Section Nos. in Section G of the Operating Instructions.
This Maintenance Schedule may refer to parts which are not installed on your engine, these may be disregarded.
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Application Group
1DS: Fast vessels with low load factors
Maintenance Frequency Chart
Maintenance Echelon W1: Operational checks, daily X
W2: Operating hours 250
Limit, months 6
W3: Operating hours 750
Limit, year 1
W4: Operating hours 2 250
Limit, year(s) 2
W5: Operating hours 4 500
Limit, year(s) 6
W6: Operating hours 9 000
Limit, year(s) 18
Maintenance Task Schedule
Code No. One-time operations after the first 50 operating hours.
- With a new engine, after W5 maintenance echelon, or after W6 major overhaul
G055.050.01 Valve gear Check valve clearances
G073.051.07 HP fuel delivery pump Check relief bore for obstructions
G083.051.03 Fuel duplex filter Replace filter element
G083.101.09 Fuel pre-filter Replace filter element
G140.000.03 Exhaust system Check tightness of securing screws and nuts
G180.000.04 Engine oil Take sample and analyse
G202.051.01 Engine coolant pump Check relief bore for obstructions
G207.051.01 Raw water pump Check relief bore for obstructions
G368.051.01 Bilge pump Check relief bore for obstructions
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Engine coolant preheating Overhaul
Engine oil heat exchanger Remove, clean, leak test and replace seals
Centrifugal oil filters Check, replace bearings if necessary
Maintenance Echelon W6
Requires complete engine disassembly to facilitate repair/overhaul of all relevant components.
The decisive factor is the component condition or the actual dimensions, referenced to the Tolerances and Wear
Limits List.
Out-of-Service Periods
Carry out tasks specified in the Engine Operating Manual
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