Ransomes G - PLEX DP series, Service Course Manual

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BLEEDING THE FUEL SYSTEM
WARNING
• This procedure must be performed as
specified and only by properly trained
service personnel.
The fuel system must be bled when:
•Starting the engine for the first time
•The fuel tank becomes completely
empty
•The engine has not been used for an
extended period of time
•The fuel filter and/or fuel lines have been
loosened, removed or replaced.
Primary fuel filter
PN 825619
Secondary fuel filter element (See Fig.
25)
PN 840161
1. Fill the fuel tank.
2. Open the air vent on top of the fuel filter
(See Fig. 25).
3. Without preheating the glow plugs, turn
the ignition switch to START to operate
the fuel pump. Allow the starter to run the
pump until a steady stream of fuel is
coming out of the fuel filter air vent. Stop
the starter and close the air vent.
1
2
Figure 25
1. Fuel Filter Air Vent
2. Secondary fuel filter
4. Open the air vent on top of the
injection pump, open air vent only
when engine is NOT running (See
Fig. 26).
1
Figure 26
1. Injection Pump Air Vent
5. Without preheating the glow plugs,
turn the ignition switch to START to
operate the fuel pump. Allow the
starter to run the pump until a steady
stream of fuel is coming out of the
injection pump air vent. Stop the
starter and close the air vent.
WARNING
• Catch fuel and dispose of properly.
• To avoid a fire hazard, clean up any
spilled fuel.