Bleeding Of Fuel System; Draining Of Water Separator - Chevrolet Tavera Owner's Manual

Bleeding of fuel system

If the fuel tank is emptied, air might be allowed to go into the fuel system. With air
in the fuel system, smooth flow of fuel into the engine is interrupted. To prevent
this, bleed the fuel system.
1. Refill the fuel tank with diesel.
2. Switch ON the ignition 3 times for 30 seconds.
3. Operate the hand pump on the water separator if required to bleed the fuel
system air into the injection pump.
4. Start the engine with starter switch, when the bleeding has been finished.
5. If the engine failed to start, seek the assistance from CHEVROLET retailer.

Draining of Water Separator

When the water separator indicator light in the instrument panel is continuously
ON, take your vehicle to the CHEVROLET retailer for draining the water in the
separator.
Engine high pressure fuel system will get damaged severely, If water from the
water separator is not drained on time.
If water separator requires frequent draining, have the fuel tank drained at your
CHEVROLET retailer.
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