Oil Filtration / Cooling; Engine Oil Filter – Replacement - MTU 12 V 2000 P12 Operating Instructions Manual

7.14 Oil Filtration / Cooling

7.14.1 Engine oil filter – Replacement
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
Filter wrench
Engine oil
Oil filter
DANGER
Unguarded rotating and moving engine components.
Risk of serious injury – danger to life!
• Take special care when working on a running engine.
WARNING
Engine noise above 85 dB (A).
Risk of damage to hearing!
• Wear ear protectors.
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.
CAUTION
Damage to component.
Serious damage to plant!
• For filter replacement with the engine running, operate the engine at low engine load.
• The filter which is to be exchanged must be cut out for a brief period only.
Oil filter replacement with the
engine stopped
1. Stop engine (→ Page 55) and disable en‐
gine start.
2. Remove oil filter using the filter wrench.
3. Clean the sealing face of the connecting
piece.
4. Check sealing ring of new oil filter and coat
with oil.
5. Install and tighten new oil filter by hand.
6. Replace other oil filters in the same way.
7. After each oil change and filter replace‐
ment, bar engine with starting system
(→ Page 85).
8. Check oil level (→ Page 123).
Part No.
F30379104
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
MS150025/02E 2012-10 | Task Description | 125
Qty.
1