Fuel System Primary Filter - Clean/Inspect; Priming With Leak Off Tool - Perkins XGA 1600 Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Typical example

Priming with leak off Tool

In order to purge air from the fuel system a tool is
required. Use a PCL Air Technology Single Clip
on Connector CO2H03 or similar. Install a suitable
length of clear hose onto connector (A).
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Typical example
1. Remove the dust cap (3) and install tool (B) onto
schrader valve (2). Put the clear hose into a
suitable container.
2. Depress the priming pump (1) in order to release
the air from the system.
Fuel System Primary Filter - Clean/Inspect/Replace
3. When fuel free from air comes from the schrader
valve, stop depressing the priming pump. Remove
the tool and install the dust cap.
4. Depress the priming pump for a short time in order
to pressurize the system. Check the low-pressure
system for leaks.
5. Priming the fuel filter from empty should take
approximately 3 minutes. The time will be
dependent on the location of the fuel tank.
6. Remove any container and clean any split fuel
from the engine. The system is now primed and
the engine ready to start. Operate the starting
motor and start the engine.
Fuel System Primary Filter -
Clean/Inspect/Replace
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Illustration 56
Typical example
Note: If the fuel system is gravity supplied, turn the
inline tap to the OFF position before servicing the
fuel system.
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1. Ensure that the outer body of the filter assembly
is clean and free from dirt. Remove cap (1) with
element from filter body (4).
2. Remove O ring seal (2). Use cutout (A) in order to
remove the O ring seal.
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