7.8 Fuel Filter
7.8.1 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
Rotating and moving engine parts.
Risk of crushing, danger of parts of the body being caught or pulled in!
• Only run the engine at low power. Keep away from the engine's danger zone.
WARNING
Fuels are combustible.
Risk of fire and explosion!
• Avoid open flames, electrical sparks and ignition sources.
• Do not smoke.
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.
Replacing easy-change fuel filter
replacement with the engine
stopped
1. Stop engine and disable engine start.
2. Cut out the filter to be replaced.
B Left filter is cut out
C Right filter is cut out
3. Remove cut-out easy-change filter using
the oil filter wrench.
4. Clean sealing surface on filter head.
5. Check sealing ring of the new easy-change
filter and coat it with fuel.
6. Fit SOLAS shield (→ Page 67).
7. Screw on easy-change filter and tighten by
hand.
8. Set three-way cock to operating position
(A) so that both filters are cut in (operating
position).
9. Replace further fuel filters in the same way.
10. Vent fuel system (→ Page 89).
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