Manitou Systems 160 ATJ, Operator'S Manual, Page: 103 / 131

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G - OCCASIONAL MAINTENANCE
G1 - F
UEL SUPPLY CIRCUIT
PURGE
This series of operations should only be performed in the following case:
- A component in the supply circuit has been replaced or drained.
Ensure that there is enough fuel in the tank and turn the ignition key to
position 2 to switch on the electrical systems.
- Open the left-hand cover.
PURGING THE FUEL FILTER
- Loosen the purge screw 1 (Fig. G1/1)
- Operate the priming bulb 2 (Fig. G1/2) until the fuel flows air-free from the
purge scre
- Tighten the purge screw 1 (Fig. G1/1) while the fuel is still flowing.
PURGING THE INJECTORS
- Loosen the hose connections 3 (Fig. G1/3) on one of the injectors.
- Press the starter until the diesel flows air-free from the hose connections 3
(Fig. G1/3).
- Tighten the hose connections while the fuel is still flowing
Do not engage the starter motor on a continual basis for more than 30
seconds and let it cool between unsuccessful attempts.
- The engine is now ready to be started.
- Turn the I.C. engine over slowly for 5 minutes immediately after bleeding the
fuel feed circuit, in order to ensure that the injection pump has been bled
thoroughly.
NOTE : If the I.C. engine functions correctly for a short time then stops or
functions irregularly, check for possible leaks in the low pressure circuit. If in
doubt, contact your dealer.
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