Engine Oil - Sample Extraction And Analysis - MTU MS15027/02E Operating Instuctions

6.7.3 Engine oil – Sample extraction and analysis
Preconditions
☑MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available.
DANGER
Rotating and moving engine parts.
Risk of crushing, danger of parts of the body being caught or pulled in!
• Only run the engine at low power. Keep away from the engine's danger zone.
WARNING
Hot oil.
Oil can contain combustion residues which are harmful to health.
Risk of injury and poisoning!
• Wear protective clothing, gloves, and goggles / safety mask.
• Avoid contact with skin.
• Do not inhale oil vapor.
WARNING
Oils/oil vapors are combustible/explosive.
Risk of fire and explosion!
• Avoid open flames, electric sparks and ignition sources.
• Do not smoke.
WARNING
High level of engine noise when the engine is running.
Risk of damage to hearing!
• Wear ear protectors.
Engine oil – Sample extraction
1. Connect sampling hose (genset manufac-
turer's scope of delivery) to sampling
neck (arrow) with engine running at operat-
ing temperature.
2. Take oil samples in accordance with the
MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications
(A001061/..) and have them analyzed by a
certified laboratory.
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