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Chapter 8 PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Oil filter and Bypass oil filter - Replace
1. Clean around the oil filters.
2. Prepare drip pans, and place them under oil filters
and a bypass oil filter.
3. Using a filter wrench, remove oil filters and a by-
pass oil filter.
Note: Disconnect the removed oil filters and a bypass
oil filter, and check elements for metal particles.
If metal partivles are found, contact a dealer of
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
4. Thoroughly wipe off oil on the oil filter mounting
surface of the filter bracket with a cloth.
5. Check the new oil filters and a bypass filter for
proper seating of gasket.
6. Apply clean engine oil to gasket.
7. Install oil filters and a bypass oil filter to the filter
bracket. When the gasket contacts the mounting
surface of the filter bracket, further rotate 3/4 to a
full turn.
Fig. 8-13 Oil filter and Bypass oil filter - Replace
Fig. 8-14 Oil filter
Do not use a filter with the dented case. Fillter dam-
age or oil leakage may occur and it can cause fire
hazard.
Do not use a filter wrench to install the oil filter and
bypass oil filter.
Do not dent or scratch the oil filter surfaces.
Bypass oil filter
Oil filter
Oil tray
Filter wrench
Apply engine oil
to gasket.