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4.12.6
BLEEDING AIR FROM FUEL PIPING
After replacing the element of fuel filter or in case of running out of fuel, air enters the fuel piping and the engine
cannot be started.
Bleed the air according to the following procedure:
BLEEDING AIR FROM FUEL PIPING
• Wipe off spilled fuel to prevent a fire.
• Make sure that there is no fuel leakage after performing work.
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1.
Turn the starter switch to "ON" to activate the fuel
electromagnetic pump.
2.
Place a container for fuel under fuel filter (1).
3.
Clean the area around air bleeder plug (2) and
loosen the air bleeder plug.
4.
Push priming pump (3) repeatedly.
5.
When fuel without bubbles comes out of the air
bleeder plug, tighten the air bleeder plug.
6.
After air bleeding is completed, wipe off any leaked
fuel.
7.
After replacing the fuel filter, before starting the
engine, wait for 10 minutes with the starter switch
kept in "ON" position to remove contaminant foreign
materials.
8.
Run the engine and check the parts for fuel leakage.
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