5.5.1. Fuel contamination and water trap
In the generator environment, the most likely fuel contaminants are water and microbial growth
(black “slime”). Generally, this type of contamination is the result of poor fuel handling practices.
Black “slime” requires water in the fuel to form and grow, so the best prevention is to keep water
content to a minimum in storage tanks.
If diesel fuel which contains moisture is used the injection system and the cylinder liners / pistons
will be damaged. This can be prevented to same extent by filling the tank as soon as the engine
is switched off while the fuel tank is still warm (formation of condensation is prevented). Drain
moisture from storage tanks regularly. Installation of a water trap upstream of the fuel filter is also
advisable.
Note :
A galvanized steel tank should never be used for fuel storage, because the fuel oil
reacts chemically with the zinc coating to form powdery flakes which can quickly clog
the fuel filters and damage the fuel pump and injection nozzles.
5.5.2. Priming pump strainer cleaning
Clean the priming pump strainer every
10,000km (200 hours) operation.
The strainer is incorporated in the priming
pump inlet side joint bolt.
Clean the strainer with the compressed
air and rinse it in the fuel oil.
5.5.3. Bleeding the fuel system
After the cleaning of the fuel filter or
after the engine stop by the lack of fuel,
the bleeding of the fuel system must be
executed by all means.
Bleed the system by manually operating
the priming pump with fuel filter outlet
joint bolt and injection pump bleeder
screw loosened.
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Press the feed pump cap repetitively
until the fuel without bubbles comes out
from the bleeding valves.
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After the whole air is pulled out, close the valve of the filter.
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Confirm the resistance of fuel delivery by the repetition pressing of the feed pump cap,
Pressure and turn the feed pump cap simultaneously to close it.
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EE6OM016
Strainer (Inner)
EE6OM017
Priming pump
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