SG1400/1600C4F STUDIO GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (07/22/20) — PAGE 45
AIR REMOVAL, BLEED THE SYSTEM
1. Using an allen wrench, loosen the air bleeder screw
as shown in Figure 44.
Figure 44. Air Bleeder Screw
2. Turn the air bleed knob counterclockwise (Figure 45).
This will release the knob so that primming (purging
of air) can begin.
Figure 45. Air Bleed Knob (Released)
NOTICE
If air enters the fuel injection system of a diesel engine,
starting becomes impossible. After running out of
fuel, or after disassembling the fuel system, bleed the
system. For more detailed information, for more detailed
information refer to the Cummins Owner's Manual,
"Bleeding the Fuel System".
ALLEN WRENCH
AIR BLEEDER
SCREW
FUEL/WATER
SEPARATOR
TURN
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
TO RELEASE
AIR BLEED KNOB
MAINTENANCE
3. Next,
PUSH
the air bleed knob (Figure 46) in and
out until the fuel system has been completely purged
(removal of air) the knob is spring loaded.
Figure 46. Air Bleed Knob (Active)
4. Once the fuel system has been purged (removal of
air), turn the air bleed knob clockwise (Figure 47), this
will lock the knob.
Figure 47. Air Bleed Knob (Locked)
AIR BLEED
KNOB
PUSH
TURN
CLOCKWISE
TO TIGHTEN
SCREW
TURN
CLOCKWISE
TO LOCK AIR
BLEED KNOB
