8 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Mitsubishi Diesel Engine S16R & S16R2 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Pub. No. K29001-00320 Revision: 1
Fuel System - Bleed Air
While feeding fuel with the priming pump, bleed air
from the location closest to the fuel tank, that is, in
the order of the water separator, fuel filter, and fuel
injection pump.
• Devices and equipment outside the
scope of our supply are included in the
facility.
For the details, refer to such a
document as the specifications sheet
prepared by the generator
manufacturer.
• For the devices and equipment outside
the scope of our supply, refer the
corresponding manual of the generator
and the supplier's operation manual.
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Priming Pump - Operate
There are two different types (A-type and B-type) of
priming pumps.
• For the location of the priming pumps,
refer to
<A-type>
1
Loosen the priming pump cap (1) by
turning it counterclockwise.
The cap (1) is released and the cap (1) is
raised.
Fig. 8-15 Priming Pump - Operation <A-type>
2
Move the cap (1) up and down.
Fuel is discharged.
Fig. 8-16 Priming Pump - Operation <A-type>
Bleed air sufficiently from the fuel
system.
* Otherwise, starting failure may occur.
After bleeding, tighten the priming
pump firmly.
* If the tightening torque is too weak, fuel leak
may occur.
* If the tightening torque is too strong, the priming
pump could be damaged.
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