Operating instructions

7.15 Oil Filtration / Cooling
7.15.1 Engine oil filter – Replacement
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use Part No. Qty.
Oil filter wrench
F30379104 1
Engine oil
Oil filter
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
DANGER
Unguarded rotating and moving engine components.
Risk of serious injury – danger to life!
• Take special care when working on a running engine.
WARNING
Engine noise above 85 dB (A).
Risk of damage to hearing!
• Wear ear protectors.
WARNING
Hot oil.
Oil can contain combustion residues which are harmful to health.
Risk of injury and poisoning!
• Wear protective clothing, gloves, and goggles / safety mask.
• Avoid contact with skin.
• Do not inhale oil vapor.
CAUTION
Damage to component.
Serious damage to plant!
• For filter replacement with the engine running, operate the engine at low engine load.
• The filter which is to be exchanged must be cut out for a brief period only.
Oil filter replacement with the
engine stopped
1. Stop engine (→ Page 100) and disable en‐
gine start.
2. Unscrew oil filter with oil filter wrench.
3. Clean sealing face on connecting piece.
4. Check condition of the new sealing ring and
coat it with oil.
5. Fit SOLAS shield (→ Page 19).
6. Screw on and tighten new engine oil filter
by hand.
7. Replace other oil filters in the same way.
8. After each oil change and filter replace‐
ment, bar engine with starting system
(→ Page 113).
9. Check oil level (→ Page 155).
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