GB-24
GB
JACOBSEN G-PLEX III Series: DN & DP
MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL
6.4 BLEEDING THE FUEL SYSTEM - DIESEL
This procedure MUST be performed as
specified and only by properly trained
service personnel.
WARNING
The fuel system must be bled when:
Starting the engine for the first time.
The fuel tank becomes completely empty.
The engine has not been used for an
extended period of time.
The fuel filter and/or fuel lines have been
loosened, removed or replaced.
1. Fill the fuel tank.
2. Open the air vent on top of the fuel filter
(See Fig. 6.5.1).
3. Without preheating the glow plugs, turn
the ignition switch to START to operate
the fuel pump. Allow the starter to run the
pump until a steady stream of fuel is
coming out of the fuel filter air vent. Stop
the starter and close the air vent.
4. Open the air vent on top of the injection
pump, open air vent only when engine is
NOT running (See Fig. 6.5.2).
5. Without preheating the glow plugs, turn
the ignition switch to START to operate
the fuel pump. Allow the starter to run the
pump until a steady stream of fuel is
coming out of the injection pump air vent.
Stop the starter and close the air vent.
Catch fuel and dispose of
properly.
To avoid a fire hazard, clean up
any spilled fuel.
WARNING
Figure 6.5.1
1. Fuel Filter Air Vent
2. Secondary fuel filter
Figure 6.5.2
1. Injection Pump Air Vent
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