MTU 8 V 2000 M51A Operating Instructions Manual page 196

Replacing fuel filter with the engine
stopped
1. Cut out the filter to be replaced.
A Both filters cut in (operating position)
B Left filter cut out
C Right filter cut out
2. Unscrew cut-out easy-change filter with oil
filter wrench.
3. Clean sealing face on filter head.
4. Check sealing ring on new easy-change fil‐
ter and moisten with fuel.
5. Fit SOLAS shield (→ Page 19).
6. Screw on easy-change filter and tighten by
hand.
7. Set three-way cock to operating position for
both filters (normal position).
8. Replace other fuel filters in the same way.
9. Vent fuel system (→ Page 193).
Replacing fuel filter with the engine
running
1. Cut out the filter to be replaced.
2. Open threaded vent plugs at filter head of
cut-out filter and ensure that fuel filter is not
under pressure.
3. Close threaded vent plugs.
4. Unscrew cut-out easy-change filter with oil
filter wrench.
5. Clean sealing face on filter head.
6. Check sealing ring on new easy-change fil‐
ter and moisten with fuel.
7. Fit SOLAS shield (→ Page 19).
8. Screw on easy-change filter and tighten by
hand.
9. Set three-way cock to operating position for
both filters (normal position).
10. Replace other fuel filters in the same way.
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