Service Manual

Bleeding Fuel System
1. Park the machine on a level surface. Make sure fuel
tank is at least half full.
DANGER
Diesel fuel is flammable. Use caution when
filling the fuel tank. Do not fill fuel tank while
ways fill fuel tank outside and wipe up any
spilled diesel fuel before starting the en-
gine. Store fuel in a clean, safety–approved
diesel fuel for the engine only; not for any
other purpose.
storing or handling it. Do not smoke while
engine is running or in an enclosed area. Al-
container, and keep the cap in place. Use
2. Open fuel shutoff valve under fuel tank and on fuel
filter.
3. Open (2) bleed screws on side of fuel filter mounting
head. Allow bowl to refill with fuel. Close bleed screws
when bowl is filled.
4. Locate transfer pump inlet screw on the front of the
engine (by oil filter). Note angle of the fitting on transfer
pump inlet screw, and loosen screw (left screw only).
5. When a steady stream of fuel flows out of transfer
pump screw, tighten screw. Retain angle of the fitting
before loosening.
6. Loosen injection pump inlet screw on the front of en-
gine.
7.
Pump priming lever until a steady stream of fuel flows
out of injection pump inlet screw, then tighten screw.
3
1
2
Figure 16
1. Fuel shut–off valve 3. Fuel filter
2. Bleed screws
1
5
4
3
2
Figure 17
1. Transfer pump screw
3. Injection pump inlet
2. Transfer pump inlet
screw
screw location
4. Priming lever
5. Fitting angle
Perkins Diesel Engine
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