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Bleeding Air from the Fuel
Injectors
Note: This procedure should be used only if the fuel system
has been purged of air through normal priming procedures
and the engine will not start; refer to
System (page
36).
1. Loosen the pipe connection to the No. 1 nozzle and
holder assembly
(Figure
1. Fuel injectors
2. Turn the key in the key switch to the On position and
watch the fuel flow around the connector.
Note: When you observe a solid flow of fuel, turn
the key to the Off position.
3. Tighten the pipe connector securely.
4. Repeat steps
1
through
Cleaning the Fuel Tank
Service Interval: Every 2 years
Drain and clean fuel tank every 2 years. Also, remove and
clean the in-line strainers after draining the tank. Use clean
diesel fuel to flush out the tank.
Important: Drain and clean the tank if the fuel system
becomes contaminated or if the machine is to be stored
for an extended period.
Bleeding the Fuel
36).
Figure 36
3
on the remaining nozzles.
Fuel Lines and Connections
Service Interval: Every 400 hours
Check the fuel lines and connections every 400 hours or
yearly, whichever comes first. Inspect them for deterioration,
damage, chaffing, or loose connections.
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