Mitsubishi S16R, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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8 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Mitsubishi Diesel Engine S16R & S16R2 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Pub. No. K29001-00320 Revision: 1
■ Fuel Filter - Bleed Air
Bleed air from the fuel filter.
• For the location of the fuel filter, refer
to "2 ENGINE - OUTLINE" ( → Page 73) .
1
Loosen the air vent plug of the fuel
filter by turning it counterclockwise.
• Tool: Ring spanner
Fig. 8-21 Fuel Filter - Bleed Air 1
2
Operate the priming pump up and
down to feed fuel
"Priming Pump -
Operate" ( → Page 142) .
3
Wipe off fuel seeped out from the air
vent plug with a waste cloth.
4
Tighten the air vent plug of the fuel
filter by turning it clockwise.
• Tool: Torque wrench
• Tightening torque:
7.8 to 9.8 N·m {0.80 to 1.00 kgf·m} [5.75 to
7.23 lbf·ft]
Fig. 8-22 Fuel Filter - Bleed Air 2
■ Fuel Injection Pump - Bleed Air
Bleed air from the fuel injection pump.
• For the location of the fuel injection
pump, refer to "2 ENGINE - OUTLINE"
( → Page 73) .
1
Loosen the air vent plug of the fuel
filter by turning it counterclockwise.
• Tool: Ring spanner
Fig. 8-23 Fuel Injection Pump - Bleed Air 1
2
Connect a clear plastic tube onto the
bleeder screw of the fuel injection
pump, and place a container to
receive fuel.
Fig. 8-24 Fuel Injection Pump - Bleed Air 2
• Prepare a plastic tube (6 mm [0.24 in.]
in diameter, approx. 2 m [78.74 in.]
long).