Maintenance Instructions
9.12.10 Panda_5000i_PMS_eng.R01 - Kapitel/Chapter 6: Maintenance Instructions Seite/Page 93
Fig. 6.8.1-4: Fuel filter
Screw the new filter element into the mount.
Lubricate the sight glasses o-ring with a heat resistant grease
(Specification: Antiseize) and screw the sight glass back into
its mount (right hand rotation).
6.8.2 De-aerating the fuel system
Normally, the fuel system is designed to bleed out air itself i.e. as soon as the electric starter motor starts operation
the fuel pump starts working and the fuel system will be de-aerated after some time automatically. It is nevertheless
essential to bleed the system as follows prior to the first operation (as all hoses are empty):
Fig. 6.8.2-1: Fuel return pippe
1. Put a container under the fuel return pipe to catch running
out fuel to catch.
Fig. 6.8.2-2: Starter motor
2. Take off the plug at the solenoid of the starter motor.
3. Switch the panel „ON“.
4. Press „START“-button. The fuel pump runs audible.