TP-6591 10/13 27Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance
3.4.2 Fuel Filter
The 5/7.5/10EKD and 4/6/8EFKD generator sets utilize
an in-line type fuel filter. See Section 1 for the fuel filter
location. Replace the filter every 500 hours of running
time or when rough operation indicates an engine
tune-up may be necessary. Bleed the fuel system (after
replacing the fuel filter). See Section 3.4.3.
3.4.3 Fuel System Bleed
Bleed air from the fuel system in order to reduce rough
running or vapor lock.
Fire.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Do not smoke or permit flames or
sparks near fuels or the fuel system.
WARNING
Servicing the fuel system. A flash fire can cause severe
injury or death. Do not smoke or permit flames or sparks near
the carburetor, fuel line, fuel filter, fuel pump, or other potential
sources of spilled fuels or fuel vapors. Catch fuels in an
approved container when removing the fuel line or carburetor.
Fuel System Bleed Procedure
1. Push the Power Button on the Advanced Digital
Control II to the ON position.
2. When the run time hours appear on the LCD
screen, rotate the control knob until “PUSH TO
PRIME” appears on the LCD screen.
3. Push the control knob.
4. Rotate the control knob to “CONFIRM PRIME:
Yes”.
5. Remove the cap from the location shown in
Figure 3-5.
6. Push the control knob to begin the fuel priming
procedure. A 30 second priming sequence begins
automatically. If necessary, push the control knob
to stop the priming procedure before the
30 seconds are up.
7. Hold the bleed tool (part number GM46327) onto
the bleed point to remove air from the line. See
Figure 3-5.
Note: Use a container at the end of the bleed tool’s hose
to catch the fuel. Dispose of fuel in an
environmentally safe manner
GM58225A
1. LCD display
2. Control knob
3. Power button
1
3
2
PUSH TO
PRIME
Figure 3-4 Advanced Digital Control II
1. Cap location (bleed point)
1
Figure 3-5 Bleed Point Location
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