RDG603A31- Issue 4
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WARNING:
DIESEL FUEL IS HARMFUL TO SKIN. MAKE SURE THE RELEVANT PERSONAL
PROTECTION EQUIPMENT IS WORN.
Ensure the fuel tank is at least ¾ full prior to undertaking this procedure.
Open the bleed screw on top of the engine fuel filter (
Figure 20
).
Operate the electric fuel pump by turning the ignition on.
After the fuel filter has been purged of air, close the bleed screw.
Undo
ALL
the injector pipe connections.
Crank the engine over with the starter motor. When fuel can be seen, stop cranking.
Tighten the injector pipe connections.
Wipe off any excess fuel.
Crank the engine.
The engine should now start. If it does not start, repeat the above procedure.
Check for any leaks and clean up any spilt fuel.
If the fuel filter are the only items being replaced, the injector pipes many not require
bleeding.
Figure 20: Fuel Filter Bleed Screw
Bleed Screw
to open
