MTU 16 V 4000 C21 - Fuel System; Fuel System - Venting

7.8 Fuel System
7.8.1 Fuel system – Venting
Preconditions
☑ Engine shut down and starting disabled.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use Part No. Qty.
Filling device
B80144852 1
Diesel fuel
WARNING
Fuels are combustible.
Risk of fire and explosion!
• Avoid open flames, electrical sparks and ignition sources.
• Do not smoke.
Venting LP fuel system
1. Connect filling device to connection (4).
2. Disconnect return line at connection (1).
3. Use hand pump to fill fuel system, providing
pressure of min. 0.5 bar / max. 2.0 bar, until
fuel emerges without bubbles at connec‐
tion (1).
4. Connect return line to connection (1).
5. Open vent plug (2) on filter housing (3).
6. Use hand pump to fill fuel system, providing
pressure of min. 0.5 bar / max. 2.0 bar, until
fuel emerges without bubbles at connec‐
tion (2).
7. Close threaded vent plug (2).
8. Remove filling device and seal connec‐
tion (4).
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