Engine Maintenance — Fuel Line Check / Air Cleaner Filter / Water Draining, Fuel Filter / Fuel System Air Bleeding (CD)
MA-54prose procedureCD diesel engine fuel filter / water draining / air bleeding procedure.
Fuel Line Check
Inspect fuel lines and tank for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing and deterioration. If necessary, repair or replace malfunctioning parts.
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement
The viscous paper type air cleaner filter does not require any cleaning operation between renewals.
Water Draining, Fuel Filter Check and Replacement
WATER DRAINING
Open drain cock at the bottom of fuel filter.
FUEL FILTER CHECK
Check fuel filter for fuel leakage, damage and other abnormal signs.
Fuel Filter Replacement
- 1Disconnect water sensor connector and replace fuel filter with a new one.Hand-tighten fuel filter by about 2/3 turn after O-ring touches mounting surface. Follow the instructions on fuel filter.
- 2Connect water sensor connector and bleed fuel system.
Fuel System Air Bleeding
- 1Disconnect fuel return hose at fuel injection pump.
SMA417C - 2Bleed air from fuel system with the priming pump until no bubbles come out of fuel return pipe of injection pump.
- 3Securely connect fuel return hose.