Air In The Fuel System; Operation 11-20 To Eliminate Air From The Fuel System - Perkins New 1000 Series Workshop Manual

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Air in the fuel system

If air enters the fuel system, it must be removed before the engine can be started.
Air can enter the system if:
l The fuel tank is drained during normal operation
l The low-pressure fuel pipes are disconnected
l A part of the low-pressure fuel system leaks during engine operation.
To eliminate air from the fuel system
Warnings!
l If your skin comes into contact with high pressure fuel, obtain medical assistance immediately.
l Keep away from moving parts during engine operation. Some moving parts cannot be seen clearly while
the engine runs.
In order to eliminate air from the fuel system, proceed as follows:
Caution: If the fuel system is empty or if the canister of the fuel filter has been renewed, it will be necessary
to eliminate air from the fuel system, especially the fuel injection pump.
1 Loosen the vent plug, (A1) (C1) or the banjo bolt on the filter head (B1). If a separate pre-fuel filter is fitted,
air must be eliminated from this filter first using the same procedure as described for the main fuel filter.
2 Operate the priming lever of the fuel lift pump (D) until fuel, free from air, comes from the vent plug or the
banjo bolt. Tighten the vent plug or the banjo bolt.
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Operation 11-20
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