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Workshop Manual, TPD 1353E, Issue 3 177
Peregrine EDi and 1300 Series EDi
To eliminate air from the fuel system Operation 11-9
If air enters the fuel system, it must be eliminated before the engine can be started.
Air can enter the system if:
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The fuel tank is drained during normal operation.
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The low-pressure fuel pipes are disconnected.
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A part of the low-pressure fuel system leaks during engine operation.
In order to eliminate air from the fuel system, proceed as follows:
1 Loosen the vent plug (A1) on the top of the fuel filter head.
2 Operate the plunger of the fuel priming pump (A2) until fuel, free from air, comes from the filter vent point.
Tighten the vent plug.
3 Turn the start key to the “ON” position.
4 Operate the starter motor for intervals of 15 seconds until the engine starts. If the engine runs correctly for
a short time and then stops or runs roughly, check for air in the fuel system. If there is air in the fuel system,
there is probably a leak in the low pressure system. Turn the start key to the “OFF” position to stop the engine.
Correct the leak and repeat the procedure.
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