Engine
SHOP MANUAL
Ch 1 page 47
Bleeding the fuel system
1. Connect a transparent plastic hose to the bleed nipple on
fuel filter housing 1. Place the end of the plastic hose in a
container with a capacity of at least 3 liters (0.8 US
gallons).
2. Open the bleed nipple and pump with the hand pump until
fuel comes out of the hose. If the fuel system is empty, it is
necessary to pump approximately 100 strokes in order to
draw up the fuel. Depending on the installation, a much
greater number of pump strokes may be required before
fuel comes out.
3. Pump until fuel without air bubbles comes out,
approximately 20 strokes.
4. Close the bleed nipple and remove the hose.
5. Transfer the plastic hose to the fuel manifold bleed nipple 2.
6. Open the fuel manifold ventilating valve.
7. Pump with the hand pump until fuel without air bubbles
comes out, approximately 50 strokes.
8. Close the bleed nipple on the fuel manifold and remove the
plastic hose.
9. Pump approximately 20 strokes with the hand pump until
the overflow valve opens. A hissing sound should be
heard.
10. Start the engine. The engine should be easy to start.
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1
1. Shut-off Cock
2. Drain Tap
2
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Figure 75
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