Air elimination in fuel system of the
fuel injection pump fitted with Bosch EPVE
1. Loosen the vent plug on the top of the twin element fuel filter (A1). If a single element filter is used, loosen the
banjo connection bolt which is fitted on the top of the filter (B1).
2. Operate the priming lever on the fuel lift pump (C) until fuel, free from air, comes from the filter vent point.
Tighten the vent plug or the banjo connection bolt.
Remark:
If the drive cam of the fuel lift pump is at the point of maximum cam lift, it will not be possible to operate
the priming lever. In this situation, the crankshaft must be turned one revolution.
3. Ensure that the manual stop control is in the "run" position. If an electrical stop control is used, turn the start key
to the "R" position.
4. Loosen the vent screw of the fuel pipe (D1) of the fuel injection pump (B1).
5. Operate the priming lever of the fuel lift pump until fuel, free from air. Conies from the vent screw(s).Tighten
the vent screw(s).
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