MTU 12 V 2000 M84 Operating Instructions Manual page 98

Oil filter replacement with the
engine stopped
1. Stop engine (→ Page 48) and disable en‐
gine start.
2. Cut out the filter to be replaced.
A Right filter cut out
B Both filters cut in (normal operating
position)
C Left filter cut out
3. Remove cut-out oil filter using the oil filter
wrench.
4. Clean sealing surface on connecting piece.
5. Check condition of new oil filter sealing ring
and coat it with oil.
6. Fit SOLAS shield (→ Page 58).
7. Screw on and tighten new engine oil filter
by hand.
8. Replace other oil filters in the same way.
9. Switch filter to normal position.
10. After each oil change and filter replace‐
ment, crank engine with starting system
(→ Page 66).
11. Check oil level (→ Page 95).
Oil filter replacement with the engine running
1. Reduce engine speed to <1100 rpm.
2. Remove cut-out oil filter using the oil filter wrench.
3. Clean sealing surface on connecting piece.
4. Check condition of new oil filter sealing ring and coat it with oil.
5. Fit SOLAS shield (→ Page 58).
6. Screw on and tighten new engine oil filter by hand.
7. Replace other oil filters in the same way.
8. Switch filter to normal position.
9. Check oil level (→ Page 95).
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