MTU 8V2000M40A - Crankcase Breather - Cleaning Oil Pre-Separator Element

7.4.2 Crankcase breather – Cleaning oil pre-separator element
Preconditions
☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use Part No. Qty.
Fuel
Gasket
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
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
Compressed air gun ejects a jet of pressurized air.
Risk of injury to eyes and damage to hearing, risk of rupturing internal organs!
• Never direct air jet at people.
• Always wear safety goggles/face mask and ear defenders.
Cleaning oil preseparator ele-
ment on crankcase breather
1. Undo screws (2) and remove cover (1) from
housing (4).
2. Remove gasket (3).
3. Undo screws (7) and remove with wash-
ers (6), then remove oil separator (5).
4. Clean oil separator (5) in fuel and blow dry
with compressed air.
5. Moisten oil separator (5) with engine oil.
6. Place oil separator (5) on housing (4) and
tighten down with screws (7) and new wash-
er (6).
7. Fit new gasket (3) on housing (4).
8. Fit cover (1) and tighten down with
screws (2).
9. Clean other oil separator element in the same
way.
154 | Crankcase Breather | MS150031/06E 2016-010
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