MTU MS15025/00E - 7.2.1 Fuel system - Venting

7.2 Fuel System
7.2.1 Fuel system – Venting
Preconditions
☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use Part No. Qty.
Torque wrench, 4-20 Nm
F30044239 1
Ratchet
F30027340 1
WARNING
Fuels are combustible.
Risk of fire and explosion!
• Avoid open flames, electrical sparks and ignition sources.
• Do not smoke.
Venting fuel system
1. Open vent plug (1).
Note: Catch emerging fuel with a suitable cloth.
2. Operate the pump with the handle (2) until
bubble-free fuel emerges from the vent plug
(1).
3. Close vent plug (1) and tighten with torque wrench to the specified tightening torque.
Name Size Type Lubricant Value/Standard
Threaded vent plug 12 Tightening torque 6.5 Nm ±1.3 Nm
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