Contents: Models up to 8/93 ↳ Models since 9/93 ↳
It is necessary to remove air from the fuel system every time the fuel from the tank is completely used up or fuel system parts are replaced.
Make sure that no diesel fuel comes into contact with the coolant hoses. If necessary, clean the hoses immediately. Hoses that have been exposed to fuel must be replaced. Keep the injection system clean when working, see p. 54.
Place a container under the fuel filter to collect any spilled diesel fuel.
Models up to 8/93
Loosen the "arrow" handle of the manual fuel pump rod. Pump the fuel system until fuel without air bubbles starts to flow out of the air bleed hole.
With the hand pump rod pressed, screw in the air bleed hole plug. Tighten the handle of the hand fuel pump rod securely.
Models since 9/93
At the filter outlet fuel line, unscrew the air bleed hole plug "1" by 2-3 turns.
Press and release the manual fuel pump button until fuel without air bubbles starts to flow out of the air bleed hole. Screw in the air bleed hole plug.
If the engine does not start due to air locks in the high-pressure lines, loosen the union nuts at the injectors of cylinders 1 and 2 and turn on the starter until fuel begins to flow out of the fuel lines. Then tighten the union nuts and start the engine again.
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