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8 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION
8.14 BLEEDING THE FUEL SYSTEM - DIESEL _________________________________
The fuel system must be bled when:
• Starting the engine for the first time.
• The fuel tank becomes completely empty.
• The engine has not been used for an extended
period of time.
• The fuel filter and/or fuel lines have been loosened,
removed or replaced.
1. Fill the fuel tank.
2. Open the air vent on top of the fuel filter.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START to operate the fuel
pump. Allow the pump to run until a steady stream of
fuel is coming out of the fuel filter air vent. Stop the
pump and close the air vent.
4. Open the air vent on top of the injection pump, open
air vent only when engine is NOT running.
5. Turn the ignition switch to START to operate the fuel
pump. Allow the pump to run until a steady stream of
fuel is coming out of the injection pump air vent. Stop
the pump and close the air vent.
CAUTION
Contact With Diesel Fuel Can
Damage Your Skin. Use Gloves When
Working With Diesel Fuel. If You
Come In Contact With Diesel Fuel,
Wash It Off Immediately.
CAUTION
Dispose Of Used Diesel Fuel
In Accordance With Local Regulations
1. Fuel Filter Air Vent
2. Secondary fuel filter
1. Injection Pump Air Vent
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