BA series pumps
Pump unit with diesel drive 1401
8.30
Water separator
Make sure the air has been eliminated from the water
separator (3) before you prime the fuel filter (6). It can
be bled via the bleeder screw (4).
Fuel System - Prime
Use the following procedure in order to prime the fuel
system:
If air enters the fuel system, the air must be purged from the fuel system before the engine can be
started. Air can enter the fuel system when the following events occur:
• The fuel tank is empty or the fuel tank has been partially drained.
• The low pressure fuel lines are disconnected.
• A leak exists in the low pressure fuel system.
• The fuel filter is replaced.
Fuel filters
There are three types of fuel filter that may be installed
on the engine.
Canister
Vent screw (1) is installed on the fuel filter that has a
canister.