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FUEL SYSTEM
12. Daily:
CHECKING THE FUEL LEVEL
- Top up fuel if necessary.
- If the tank is run dry, bleed the fuel system, see point 13.
13. Every 1200 hours:
CHANGING THE FUEL FILTER
Fuel tanks
- Drain any water from the fuel tanks.
Filter
The filter consists of two filter units connected in parallel.
- Wash the outside of the filters and unscrew them. Dispose of the filters
according to environmental regulations.
- Tighten the new filters by hand.
Never use tools. The filters may be damaged, inhibiting circulation.
- Bleed the fuel system as described below.
- Start the engine and check for leaks.
Bleeding the fuel system
- Open bleed screw 1 on the main filter.
- Pump hand pump 2 until air-free fuel flows out at the main bleed screw.
- Close the bleed screw. Pump a few times using the hand pump.
If the engine is difficult to start after bleeding . . . . .
- Slacken injection pump overflow valve 3 half a turn
and make a fresh attempt to start.
If the engine still won’t start . . . . . . .
- Pump the hand pump until bubble-free fuel flows from the overflow
valve.
Tighten the overflow valve when the engine has started.
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Always collect fuel in a suitable
container to avoid spillage when
bleeding system or renewing
components.
Only use Scania genuine fuel
filter.
Be extremely careful with
cleanliness when working on
the fuel system.
Malfunctions
can easily arise and the
injection equipment
can be damaged.