Operator`s manual

Maintenance 105
Bleeding the Fuel System
DANGER
Before working on or inspecting a
vehicle, set the parking brakes, place the
transmission in neutral and block the
wheels. Failure to do so can result in
unexpected vehicle movement and can
cause serious personal injury or death.
The fuel system will need to be bled if:
•
The tank has been emptied of fuel.
•
The engine has not been running for
some time. (See also page 34 for oil
pressure preparation).
•
Service work has been done on the
fuel system, for example cleaning or
replacing fuel filter elements.
•
The engine is new or rebuilt.
Note: It is very important to maintain high
cleanliness when working in the fuel system.
If dirt is mixed in with the fuel after it is
filtered, it will cause damage to the injectors.
Dirt can also cause air leakages that rob the
engine of power.