Textron Jacobsen Ransomes Parkway 3 Meteor LGNN344, Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION 8
A
B
C
D
E
8.7 FUEL SYSTEM ________________________________________________________
Use Diesel fuel No.2-D (ASTM D975)
Bleeding air from fuel system
(a) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (don't
start engine).
(b) Open air vent (B) on Fuel filter housing to allow air
to escape.
(c) Re tighten air vent.
(d) Open air vent (D) on side of injection pump to
allow air to escape.
(e) Re tighten air vent.
(f) Turn ignition to OFF.
Changing fuel filter
(a) Unscrew filter (A) from filter head.
(b) Remove filter and discard.
(c) Fit new filter to head.
(d) Bleed air from system as described above.
Replace In-line fuel (C)
Draining Fuel Tank
(a) Remove filler cap (E).
(b) Using a suitable siphoning device drain diesel fuel
in to a suitable container.
(d) Replace filler cap (E).
NOTE:If refilling fuel tank, bleed the system as described
above.
CAUTION
Contact With Diesel Fuel Can
Damage Your Skin. Use Gloves When
Working With Diesel Fuel. If You
Come In Contact With Diesel Fuel,
Wash It Off Immediately.
CAUTION
Dispose Of Used Diesel Fuel
In Accordance With Local Regulations