Section 3
Routine Maintenance
Section 3
Fuel System - Diesel
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Bleeding the Diesel Fuel System (if required) 1
Park the Teletruk on firm level ground and lower the boom.
2
Apply the park brake and select neutral.
3
Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
4
Open the daily inspection cover (Refer to Access Procedures for Maintenance, Section B).
5
Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the tank.
6
Open the fuel injection pump vent valve A.
7
Operate the priming pump C or priming pump lever B slowly until fuel with no air flows freely from the valve, then close the valve.
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Notice: If no fuel is moved when the priming lever B is operated then the pump diaphragm may have rested in a maximum lift position. To move the diaphragm, use the starter key to turn the engine slightly, then try the priming lever again. 8
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Slacken the bleed plug on the sedimentor bowl and again operate the lift pump priming lever until fuel with no air flows freely from the plug, then tighten the plug. Remove the E.S.O.S. fuse to prevent the engine from starting.
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! WARNING To bleed the injectors you must turn the engine. When the engine is turning, there are parts rotating in the engine compartment. Before starting this job make sure that you have no loose clothing (cuffs, ties etc) which could get caught in rotating parts.
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When the engine is turning, keep clear of rotating parts. 2-3-3-8
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Slacken each injector feed pipe in turn, at the injector, and operate the starter to turn the engine until air free fuel emits from the joint then re-tighten the pipe union.
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Replace the E.S.O.S. fuse and start the engine. Check for smooth running. If the engine continues to run roughly, repeat the bleeding procedure.
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Close the daily inspection cover.
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