Bleeding - Vetus DIESEL VH4.65 Operation Manual

Draining of water from the water separator/fuel filter
Every 100 operating hours.
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Bleeding

After the water separator/fuel filter has
been drained, the air has to be bled from
the fuel system.
The fuel system is self-bleeding.
Turn the key of the starter switch to posi-
tion 'ON' and the fuel lift pump will feed the
fuel system.
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Open the bleeding nipple to speed up the
bleeding process.
The bleeding nipple is located at the filter.
Close the bleeding nipple when all air has
escaped.
Maintenance
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Start the engine
Operate the starter switch until the engine
fires; release the starter switch if the engine
does not fire within 20 seconds. Wait until
the starter motor has stopped before mak-
ing a new attempt to start the engine.
Repeat the above if the engine cuts out
after a short time.
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