MTU 20V4000C55, Operating Instructions Manual

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8.9 Fuel Filter
8.9.1 Fuel filter – Replacement
Preconditions
☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use Part No. Qty.
Filter wrench
F30379104 1
Engine oil
Easy-change filter
(→ Spare Parts Catalog) 2
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.
Fuel filter – Replacement
1. Provide suitable container to collect escaping
fuel.
2. Remove easy-change filter (2) with filter
wrench.
3. Clean sealing surface on filter head (1).
4. Apply a thin film of engine oil to seal on easy-
change filter (2) (arrow).
5. Screw in easy-change filter (2) by hand until
the seal makes contact and tighten hand-
tight.
6. Replace other easy-change filters in the same
way.
7. Vent fuel system (→ Page 107).
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