OM ET18/20/24 us 1.3 * et18_20_24w700.fm 7-29
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Checking the water separator
Water separator
Empty the water separator if the red indicator ring A rises to position B.
Fuel filter
Empty the fuel filter if the fuel/water mixture rises to position C.
Emptying the water separator
Explosion hazard when handling fuel!
Can result in severe burns or death.
► Bleed the fuel system only if the engine is cold.
► Wear protective equipment.
► Never perform work on the fuel system in the vicinity of open
flames or sparks.
► Do not smoke.
► Keep the maintenance area clean.
Fire hazard when handling fuel!
Can result in severe burns or death.
► Bleed the fuel system only if the engine is cold.
► Wear protective equipment.
► Never perform work on the fuel system in the vicinity of open
flames or sparks.
► Do not smoke.
► Keep the maintenance area clean.
The fuel system can be bled automatically even if the engine is
at operating temperature
– see chapter “ Bleeding the fuel system” on page 7-28.
Fig. 245: Water separator and fuel filter
A
B
C