MTU 8 V 2000 M40A Operating Instructions Manual page 150

1. Stop engine (→ Page 91) and disable engine start.
2. Cut out the filter to be replaced.
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 18).
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 105).
11. Check oil level (→ Page 146).
Replacing oil filters on a running engine
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 18).
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 146).
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