Perkins 402F-05 Operation And Maintenance Manual page 90

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Maintenance Section
Fuel System - Prime
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This filter may not be installed on the engine.
(1) Vent screws
1000 Hour Fuel Filter
Illustration 64
(2) Vent screw
Priming the system
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1. Ensure that the air is removed from the primary
filter. Loosen vent screws (1). The primary fuel
filter is a gravity feed system. When fuel free from
air comes from the vent screws (1), close the vent
screws. Use hand pressure only.
2. Open vent screw (2) and operate the fuel priming
pump. To operate fuel priming pump, (3) you must
operate the starting motor. Do not operate the
starting motor for more than 15 seconds. After 15
seconds, stop and wait for 30 seconds before
operating the starting motor.
3. When fuel free from air flows from the vent screw
(2) tighten the vent screw to a torque of 7 N·m
(62 lb in).
Fuel System - Prime
g06119733 Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are con-
tained during performance of inspection, mainte-
nance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product.
Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable contain-
ers before opening any compartment or disassem-
bling any component containing fluids.
Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations
and mandates.
Use the following procedure to prime the fuel system:
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