6 Maintenance
Bleeding, after fuel filter replacement
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Every 500 operating hours.
28 Bleeding
29 Start the engine
• After replacing the fuel filter the air has to be bled from the fuel system.
• Operate the starter switch until the engine fires; release the starter switch if the engine does not fire within 20 seconds. Wait until the starter motor has stopped before making a new attempt to start the engine.
• For bleeding see page 45.
• Check for leaks once more.
• Repeat the above if the engine cuts out after a short time.
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