Fuel Prefilter - Flushing - MTU 12V4000M73 series Operating Instructions Manual

7.8.4 Fuel prefilter – Flushing
Preconditions
☑ Positive pressure at the prefilter inlet.
DANGER
Components are moving or rotating.
Risk of crushing, danger of parts of the body being caught or pulled in!
• Operate the engine at low load only. Keep clear of the danger zone of the engine.
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 mist.
• Wear protective clothing, protective gloves, and safety glasses.
• If contact is made with skin, wash off with water and soap.
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
High level of engine noise when the engine is running.
Risk of damage to hearing!
• Wear ear protectors.
Fuel prefilter – Flushing
1. Cut out contaminated filter (A or B).
1 Filter A cut out
2 Filter B cut out
198 | Fuel Filter | MS150045/03E 2018-08