MTU MW15406/17E Operating Instructions Manual page 191

3. Unscrew cut-out oil filter with 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 133).
7. Screw on and tighten new 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 147).
11. Check oil level (→ Page 187).
Replacing oil filter with the engine running
1. Reduce engine speed to <1100 rpm.
2. Unscrew cut-out oil filter with 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 133).
6. Screw on and tighten new oil filter by hand.
7. Replace other oil filters in the same way.
8. Switch filter to normal position.
9. Check oil level (→ Page 187).
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