TP-5982 4/0628 Section 5 Fuel System
5.6 Fuel System Bleed Procedure
5/7.3ECD and 4/6EFCD Models
Before placing the generator set into service for the first
time, bleed air from the fuel system in order to reduce
rough running or vapor lock.
Fire.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Do not smoke or permit flames or
sparks near fuels or the fuel system.
WARNING
Servicing the fuel system. A flash fire can cause severe
injury or death. Do not smoke or permit flames or sparks near
the carburetor, fuel line, fuel filter, fuel pump, or other potential
sources of spilled fuels or fuel vapors. Catch fuels in an
approved container when removing the fuel line or carburetor.
Fuel System Bleed Procedure
1. Press and hold the Select button on the ADC. See
Figure 5-8.
2. While holding the Select button, move the
generator set master switch into the RUN position.
SeeFigure5-8.
3. Keep holding the Select button until step 6. The
ADC software version and then FUEL will appear
on the ADC’s LED display. See Figure 5-8.
GM28707A-C
1. LED display
2. Select button (use for setup and adjustment only)
3. Generator set master switch
1
3
2
FUEL
Figure 5-8 ADC 2100 Control
1. Bleed point (with the cap removed)
2. Bleed tool (with fuel drain hose attached)
1
2
Figure 5-9 Bleed Location
4. Remove the cap from the location shown in
Figure 5-9.
5. Hold the bleed tool (part number GM46327) onto
the bleed point to remove air from the line.
6. When fuel begins to drip from the hose (on the
bleed tool) release the Select button and replace
the cap.
Note: Use a container at the end of the bleed tool’s hose
to catch the fuel. Dispose of fuel in an
environmentally safe manner.
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