General procedures
Warnings:
- Some fuel will inevitably spill during this operation. Take all necessary measures to prevent fire and explosion.
- Do not carry or use a cell phone while working on or in the vicinity of any fuel related items. There is a danger of ignition of flammable vapours. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury.
- Do not smoke or walk with a lit cigarette or any type of open flame while working on or near fuel related items. There is a danger of ignition of flammable vapours. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury.
- If fuel gets in your eyes, rinse them with cold water or special eyewash solution and seek immediate medical attention.
- Wash your hands thoroughly after handling fuel as prolonged skin contact with fuel may cause irritation. Seek medical attention if irritation occurs.
CAUTION: Diesel fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and very close clearances. Therefore, when working with these nodes, absolute cleanliness is required. Be sure to insert plugs into all open openings and piping. Failure to follow this instruction may lead to the penetration of dirt into the fuel injection system.
1. Drain the condensate from the fuel filter element.
- Connect a suitable drain tube to the fuel filter drain port.
- Unscrew the fuel filter one full turn and allow the fuel to drain into a container.
- Tighten the fuel filter.
- Remove the drain tube.
- Remove container.
2. Remove air from the fuel system.
For more information, refer to the chapter: Bleeding air from the low pressure fuel system (310-00 Fuel supply system - General information, General procedures).
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