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Diesel Engines
6 R 183 TE 52/ 62/ 72/ 92 (OM 447 LA)
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 troublefree 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 Specification
A001061 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.
- 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:
Operational checks
- W1:
- W2, W3 and W4: Periodic maintenance tasks to be performed during out-of-service periods without the need
for engine disassembly.
This echelon requires partial engine disassembly.
- W5:
Major overhaul. This echelon requires complete engine disassembly.
- W6:
The time intervals according to which the 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.
Use of a maintenance predictor can mean changes to the operating hours given in the Maintenance Frequency
Chart.
Specific operational conditions may require modification of the Maintenance Schedule.
NOTE:
The codes on the following pages refer to the groups and subgroups of the Task Descriptions in Part G of the Engine Operation
Manual.
This Maintenance Schedule may refer to parts which are not installed on your engine, these may be disregarded.

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Application Group
1A: Vessels with unrestricted continuous operation
1B: Fast vessels with high load factors
1DS: Fast vessels with low load factors
3A: Onboard power generation, continuous duty
Maintenance Frequency Chart
Maintenance Echelon W1: Operational checks, daily
W2: Operating hours
Limit, months
W3: Operating hours
Limit, year
W4: Operating hours
Limit, year(s)
W5: Operating hours
Limit, year(s)
W6: Operating hours
Limit, year(s)

1A:
X
250
6
500
1
1 000
2
4 000
6
12 000
18

1B:
X
250
6
500
1
1 000
2
3 000
4
6 000
8

1DS:
3A:
X
X
250
250
6
6
500
500
1
1
1 000 2 000
2
2
- 6 000
6
6 000 24 000
8
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

G00.049
G06.101
G12.311
G12.311
G13.112
G13.721

Attachments
Valve gear
Fuel pre-filter
Fuel pre-filter
Engine coolant pump
Coolant pumps

Code No.

Maintenance Echelon W1
- Operational checks

G10.051

Exhaust system

G10.211
G12.311
G12.311
G14.011
G14.511
G16.002
G84.001
G84.002

Air filter
Fuel pre-filter
Fuel pre-filter
Engine coolant
Raw water system
Engine oil
Monitoring system
Engine operation

G86.051

Compressed air system

G86.621
G86.641

Compressed-air filter
Air starter lubricator

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Check tightness of securing screws and nuts

Check clearances, adjust if necessary
Clean
Replace filter element
Check relief bore for obstructions
Check V-belt condition and tension

Check exhaust gas colour

Drain condensate (if drain valve provided)
Check restriction indicator, replace filter if necessary
Operate ratchet handle several times
Drain water and contaminants
Check level
Check filter for contamination (see yard documentation)
Check level
Carry out lamp test
Check running noises,
Check engine and external pipework for leaks,
Check speeds, pressures and temperatures - if gauges are provided
Check operating pressure
Drain condensate
Drain condensate
Check oil supply

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Maintenance Echelons

G10.151
G13.721
G16.001

Intake air line

Coolant pumps
Engine oil

G16.111

Engine oil filter

G86.621

Compressed-air filter

G06.101
G10.531
G12.311
G12.321
G13.112
G16.009
G14.012

Valve gear
Exhaust system
Fuel pre-filter
Fuel duplex filter
Engine coolant pump
Lubrication point(s)
Engine coolant

G84.311
G88.111

Engine coolant system

Coupling

G01.411

Crankcase ventilation

G05.109
G10.122
G10.141

Cylinders
Air filter
Intercooler

G11.311
G11.311
G12.311
G12.311
G13.721
G14.314

Fuel injector(s)
Fuel injector(s)
Fuel pre-filter
Fuel pre-filter
Coolant pumps
Coolant cooler

G14.912

Engine coolant system

G19.011

Engine mounts

G19.151

Alternator mounting

G19.171

Gearbox mounting

G84.011
G86.321

Monitoring system
Wiring

Check emergency air shut-off flaps

Check V-belt condition and tension
Change (in supplementary tank also)
- with oil category 1:
every W2 maintenance echelon = 250 operating hours
- with oil category 2:
every 2nd W2 maintenance echelon = 500 operating hours
- with oil category 3:
every 3rd W3 maintenance echelon = 750 operating hours
Drain oil sludge, replace filter elements and sealing rings
- accomplish when changing the oil
Check for metallic residues
Clean filter or replace element
Check valve clearances
Check exhaust pipework security and insulation
Flush
Replace filter elements
Check relief bore for obstructions
Lubricate
Take sample and analyse
- Change coolant, see MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specification A001061
Check fluid level monitor function
Check condition
Replace oil separator
- every 2nd W4 maintenance echelon = 2000 operating hours
Check compression pressures
Check filter for damage (visual inspection)
Remove, clean, check for leaks, replace seals
- every 2nd W4 maintenance echelon = 2000 operating hours
Remove, check, replace sealing rings
Replace
Clean
Replace filter element
Replace V-belts
Remove, clean, check for leaks
- every 2nd W4 maintenance echelon = 2000 operating hours
Check condition of coolant hoses
- Replace coolant hoses every 4 years
Check condition of rubber mounts
Check tightness of securing screws and nuts
Check condition of rubber mounts
Check tightness of securing screws and nuts
Check condition of rubber mounts
Check tightness of securing screws and nuts
Check function of monitoring units
Check security and condition

Prior to commencing W5 maintenance, drain engine coolant and flush cooling system!
Intercooler
Remove, clean, leak test, replace seals
Coolant cooler
Remove, clean, leak test
Valve gear
Remove and check rocker arms, polish out wear traces
Check tappets for wear
Check push rods for wear
Cylinder heads
Remove
Check valves, valve guides and valve seats for wear, replace if necessary
Replace valve stem seals
Check cylinder head gaskets, replace water and oil transfer seals
Running gear
Check cylinder liner wear pattern
Turbocharger
Remove, disassemble, clean, check parts, replace bearings
Air ducting
Remove, clean and replace seals
Exhaust pipework
Clean, crack-test, replace seals
Fuel injection pump
Check commencement of delivery
Fuel injector(s)
Replace injection nozzles
Engine coolant pump
Disassemble, check parts replace seals
Raw water pump
Disassemble, check parts replace seals

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Coolant thermostat
Oil heat exchanger
Engine mounts

Maintenance Schedule
Replace
Replace
Check engine alignment

Maintenance Echelon W6
Requires complete engine disassembly for repair/overhaul of all relevant parts, or the installation of an overhauled
engine.
Important: Note the following
In the case of a new engine:
- Mark the oil dipstick according to drawing standard 506 000 02 99.
During the initial putting-into-service of a new engine, or an engine from which the oil has been drained
from the system or filters (assembly or maintenance task i.e. = oil change),
- actuate the engine shutdown system with the shutdown button and simultaneously turn over the engine
with the starter until the oil-pressure gauge responds. Do not operate the starter for more than 20
uninterrupted seconds, and allow a cooling-off period of 1 minute afterwards.
Before an out-of-service period of more than one week:
- Close the intake and exhaust openings airtight.
Before a prolonged out-of-service period:
- Spray oil into the combustion chambers and bar the engine manually once a month.
If the engine is to remain out of service for more than 3 months, carry out engine preservation in accordance with
the Engine Operation Manual.

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