MTU 16V2000M72 - Fuel Filter

8.9 Fuel Filter
8.9.1 Fuel filter – Replacement
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use Part No. Qty.
Oil filter wrench
F30379104 1
Diesel fuel
Easy-change filter
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
DANGER
Components are moving or rotating.
Risk of crushing, danger of parts of the body being caught or pulled in!
• Operate the engine at low load only. Keep clear of the danger zone of the engine.
WARNING
Fuels are combustible and explosive.
Risk of fire and explosion!
• Avoid open flames, electrical sparks and ignition sources.
• Do not smoke.
• Wear protective clothing, protective gloves, and safety glasses / facial protection.
WARNING
High level of engine noise when the engine is running.
Risk of damage to hearing!
• Wear ear protectors.
NOTICE
Damage to component!
Severe material damage!
• For filter replacement with the engine running, operate the engine at low engine load.
• The filter which is to be replaced must be cut out for a brief period only.
Easy-change fuel filter replace-
ment with the engine stopped
1. Stop engine and disable engine start.
2. Cut out the filter to be replaced.
A Both filters are cut in (standard posi-
tion)
B Left filter is cut out
C Right filter is cut out
3. Unscrew switched off easy-change filter with
oil filter wrench.
4. Clean sealing surface on filter head.
5. Check seal on new easy-change filter and
moisten with fuel.
6. Fit SOLAS shield (→ Page 91).
7. Install and tighten easy-change filter by hand.
8. Set three-way cock to operating position (A)
so that both filters are cut in (operating posi-
tion).
9. Replace further fuel filters in the same way.
10. Vent fuel system (→ Page 115).
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