Service and Repairs
Bleeding the Fuel System
IMPORTANT: The fuel system must be primed
when a new or rebuilt engine is started for the first
time, if it runs out of fuel, or if maintenance is per-
formed on the fuel system.
1. Park machine on a level surface. Make sure fuel
tank is at least half full.
2. Unlatch and raise hood.
DANGER
Because diesel fuel is flammable, use
not smoke while filling the fuel tank. Do
not fill the fuel tank while the engine is
hot, running, or when the in an enclosed
area. Always fill the fuel tank outside.
starting the engine. Store fuel in a clean
on. Use diesel fuel for the engine only
and no other purpose.
caution when storing or handling it. Do
Wipe up any spilled diesel fuel before
safety–approved container with its cap
3. Open fuel shutoff valve (1) located under the fuel
tank and on the fuel filter (Fig. 10).
4. Open both bleed screws (2) located on the side of
the fuel filter mounting head. Allow bowl (3) to refill with
fuel. Close bleed screws when the bowl is filled (Fig. 10).
5. On the front of the engine by the oil filter, find trans-
fer pump inlet screw location (2). Note fitting angle (5)
on the transfer pump inlet and loosen left transfer pump
screw (1) only (Fig. 11).
6. When a steady stream of fuel flows out of the trans-
fer pump screw (1), tighten screw and retain noted fitting
angle (5) from step 5 above (Fig. 11).
7. Loosen injection pump inlet screw (3) on the front of
the engine (Fig. 1
1).
8. Pump priming lever (4) until a steady stream of fuel
flows out of injection pump inlet screw (3), then tighten
screw
. Do not over tighten inlet screw (Fig. 11).
1
2
3
Figure 10
1. Fuel shutoff valve 3. Bowl
2. Bleed screws
3
2
1
4
5
See Inset
6
6
Figure 11
1. Transfer pump screw
2. Transfer pump inlet screw location
3. Injection pump inlet screw
4. Priming lever
5. Note fitting angle
6. Injector nut
9. Start engine. If engine does not run smoothly after
several minutes, crack open each injector nut (6) until
fuel (with no bubbles) comes out. Torque each injector
nut from 14.4 to 18.0 ft–lb (2.0 to 2.5 kg–m).
Engine
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