BA 5001-6001 US – Edition 1.2 * 6001b510.fm 5-7
Maintenance
Bleeding the fuel system
WARNING
Fire and burn hazard. Draining fuel may ignite if it comes into contact with hot
engine parts or the exhaust system. Hot fuel may cause burns.
☞ Always wear protective equipment and safety glasses when working with
fuel.
☞ Never bleed the fuel system if the engine is hot.
Bleed the fuel system in the following cases:
• After removing and fitting the fuel filter, prefilter or the fuel lines back on again.
• After running the fuel tank empty.
• After running the engine again, after it has been out of service for a longer period of
time.
Bleed the fuel system as follows:
☞ Fill the fuel tank.
☞ Turn the starter key to the first position.
☞ Wait about 5 minutes while the fuel system bleeds itself automatically.
☞ Start the engine.
If the engine runs smoothly for a while and then stops; or if it does not run smoothly:
☞ Stop the engine.
☞ Bleed the fuel system again as described above.
☞ Have this checked by authorized staff if necessary.
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