MTU — Fuel - Draining
Maintenance · LP fuel system
From a MTU service manual covering: 12/16/18V 2000, 12V 2000 G23, 12V 2000 G43, 12V 2000 G63, 12V 2000 G83, 16V 2000 G23, 16V 2000 G43, 16V 2000 G63, 16V 2000 G83, 18V 2000 G63, 18V 2000 G83. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Fuels are combustible - risk of fire and explosion
Procedure
- Loosen nut on banjo union
- Remove fuel line from non-return valve
- Unscrew non-return valve on end piece and drain fuel into suitable container
- When fuel flow has stopped, install non-return valve with new sealing ring and tighten
- Install fuel line and tighten nut on banjo union
Source: MTU service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.