KAESER M27, Operator'S Manual

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10.3.3 Fuel system maintenance
Material Spare parts
Receptacle
Cleaning cloth
Precondition The machine is shut down.
The machine is standing level.
The machine is fully vented, the pressure gauge reads 0 psig.
Machine is cooled down.
All compressed air consumers are disconnected and the air outlet valves are open.
The negative cable to the battery is disconnected!
Danger of fire from spontaneous ignition of fuel!
Serious injury or death could result from the ignition and combustion of fuel.
➤ Allow no open flames or sparks at the place of use.
➤ Ensure that the maximum ambient temperature is not exceeded at the place of use.
➤ Stop the engine.
➤ Wipe up escaped fuel.
➤ Keep fuel away from hot machine parts.
➤ Ensure that the maximum ambient temperature is not exceeded at the place of use.
Bleeding the fuel system
The electric fuel pump is used to bleed the system. The negative battery terminal must be connec‐
ted for the pump to operate and bleeding to be carried out.
When the starter switch is turned to the "II" position, the pump starts and bleeds the fuel system.
The engine is not started!
Air can find its way into the fuel system under certain conditions or maintenance tasks:
■ Fuel tank empty.
■ Replacing the filter element/cartridge of:
─ Fuel pre-filter
─ Main fuel filter
■ Replacing the fuel pump
■ Work on the fuel lines
10 Maintenance
10.3 Engine maintenance
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Operator Manual Screw Compressor
M27
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