Perkins 1104D Operation And Maintenance Manual page 90

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Maintenance Section
Fuel System - Prime
Illustration 54
Adjustment of the cover will change the clearance
(gap) between the edge of the cover and the tip of
the fan blade. Ensure that the cover is centralized to
the fan.
The maximum clearance is 12.5 mm (0.4921 inch).
The minimum clearance is 6 mm (0.2362 inch).
Fuel System - Prime
Contact with high pressure fuel may cause fluid
penetration and burn hazards. High pressure fuel
spray may cause a fire hazard. Failure to follow
these inspection, maintenance and service in-
structions may cause personal injury or death.
Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual ,
"General Hazard Information and High Pressure Fuel
Lines" before adjustments and repairs are performed.
Note: Refer to Systems Operation, Testing and
Adjusting, "Cleanliness of Fuel System
Components" for detailed information on the
standards of cleanliness that must be observed
during ALL work on the fuel system.
Ensure that all adjustments and repairs are
performed by authorized personnel that have had the
correct training.
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Do not crank the engine continuously for more than
30 seconds. Allow the starting motor to cool for two
minutes before cranking the engine again.
If air enters the fuel system, the air must be purged
from the fuel system before the engine can be
started. Air can enter the fuel system when the
following events occur:
• The fuel tank is empty or the fuel tank has been
partially drained.
• The low pressure fuel lines are disconnected.
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