Air-Bleeding Of Fuel System - Mitsubishi 6M60-TL Service Manual

GENERAL INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

1. Air-bleeding of Fuel System

Tightening torque (Unit: N·m {kgf·m})
Mark
– Plug
13A-8
Parts to be tightened
• Loosen one of the bleeder plugs on the fuel filter.
• Feed the system with fuel by manually operating the pump up
and down.
• Continue pumping until fuel with no bubbles of air comes out of
the bleeder plug.
• With no air bubbles coming out with fuel, tighten the bleeder plug
to the specified torque.
• Continue operating the pump until there is strong pumping resis-
tance.
CAUTION
• If the fuel is cold, pumping resistance may not become
strong. Even if this is the case, be sure to cycle the pump
several times.
• Wipe up all spilled fuel, then start the engine.
• Check that no fuel leakage occurs.
WARNING
• Fuel is highly flammable. Keep it away from flames and
sources of heat.
• Be sure to wipe up all spilled fuel. Unless it is wiped up, it
could catch fire.
Tightening torque
± ±
10 2 {1 0.2}
Remarks
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