MTU 12V4000G34F Operating Instructions Manual page 153

9.8.2 Additional fuel filter – Replacement
Preconditions
☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
Filter wrench
Engine oil
Easy-change filter
WARNING
Fuels are combustible and explosive.
Risk of fire and explosion!
• Avoid open flames, electrical sparks and ignition sources.
• Do not smoke.
• Wear protective clothing, protective gloves, and safety glasses / facial protection.
WARNING
Liquid or gaseous media, e.g. fuel, are poisonous.
Escaping vapors of highly volatile media, e.g. fuel or ether.
Risk of fatal injury through swallowing; risk of poisoning through inhalation; irritation to eyes
and skin!
• Seek medical attention immediately; do not induce vomiting.
• Do not inhale vapors or smoke.
• Wear protective clothing, protective gloves, and safety glasses.
• If contact is made with skin, wash off with water and soap.
• Keep the engine room well ventilated at all times.
Replacing additional fuel filter
1. Provide suitable container to collect escaping
fuel.
2. Remove easy-change filter (2) with filter
wrench.
3. Clean sealing surface on filter head (1).
4. Apply a thin film of engine oil to seal on easy-
change filter (2) (arrowed).
5. Screw in easy-change filter (2) by hand until
the seal makes contact and tighten hand-
tight.
6. Replace other easy-change filters in the same
way.
7. Vent fuel system (→ Page 147).
Part No.
F30379104
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
MS15060/01E 2018-12 | Fuel Filter | 153
Qty.
1
2