OPM 250 en-GB 55
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Scania CV AB 2016, Sweden
Fuel system
Bleeding the fuel system us-
ing a suction tool
Use a suitable container. Used fuel must be dis-
posed of as specified in national and internation-
al laws and regulations.
Tools
1. Attach a transparent plastic hose to the bleed
nipple on the fuel manifold (see illustration).
Place the end of the plastic hose in a contain-
er that holds at least 3 litres (1 US gallon).
2. Connect the suction tool.
3. Connect compressed air to the suction tool.
Turn the rotary control to create a vacuum.
4. Open the bleed nipple.
5. Hold the suction tool straight and draw out
the fuel. Once the fuel coming out of the
plastic hose is free of air bubbles, then bleed-
ing is complete.
6. Close the bleed nipple. Remove the plastic
hose and suction tool.
7. Start the engine and check that no leakage
occurs.
Designation Illustration
Suction tool for fuel sys-
tem