Mitsubishi S12R-T2MPTK Operation & Maintenance Manual page 88

Chapter 8 PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Oil Filter - Change
If filter case is dented, do not use the filter. Filter may
be damaged during operation, which could result in a
fire due to oil leaks.
Hand tighten oil filters. Do not use a filter wrench.
Be careful not to dent or scratch oil filter surfaces.
1. Clean the area around oil filters.
2. Place a tray under the oil filter.
3. Using a filter wrench, remove the oil filter.
4. Thoroughly wipe off oil on the oil filter mounting
surface of the filter bracket with a cloth.
5. Check the new oil filter to make sure that the gas-
ket is properly seated in the groove.
6. Apply clean engine oil to gasket.
7. Install the oil filter to the filter bracket. When the
gasket comes in contact with the mounting surface
of the filter bracket, further rotate 3/4 to a full turn.
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Oil filter
Fig. 8-18 Oil Filter - Change
Apply engine oil
to gasket.
Fig. 8-19 Oil Filter
Oil filter