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MAINTENANCE
BLEEDING AIR FROM FUEL CIRCUIT WITH THE ELECTRIC PRIMING PUMP
(if equipped)
(Machine of poor fuel arrangement specification)
Poor fuel arrangement specification machines is equipped with an electric priming pump to bleed the air from the
fuel circuit. In the following cases, use the procedure below to bleed the air.
When fuel filter has been replaced
When engine has run out of fuel
When starting the engine for the first time after replacing the supply pump or modifying the piping or any other
parts
After the engine is stopped, all parts are at high temperature, so there is danger of suffering burns. Wait for all parts to cool
down before starting the operation.
When using the electric priming pump, do not loosen the air bleed plug for the fuel circuit. When the electric priming pump is
operated, pressure is applied to the fuel circuit, so if the air bleed plug is loosened, fuel will spurt out and create a dangerous
situation.
1. Turn the key in starting switch (1) to OFF position (A).
2. Check that fuel tank valve (1) is open.
WARNING
SERVICE PROCEDURE
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