TM 5-2420-224-20-2
FUEL SYSTEM BLEEDING
This task covers:
Bleeding
I N I T A I L S E T U P
Tools and Special Equipment:
General Safety Instructions:
Shop Equipment, SC4910-95-CL-A74
Tool Kit, SC 5180-90-CL-N26
W A R N I N G
Equipment Condition:
Diesel fuel is flammable. Do
not perform this procedure near
Reference
Condition Description
fire, flame, or sparks. Injury or
death to personnel could result.
Page 4-388
Outside Engine Hood
Removed
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Loosen front
two turns.
bleed screw (1) approximately
Unscrew hand pump (2). Pump hand pump
(2) until fuel runs free of bubbles from bore of
front bleed screw (1).
Tighten front bleed screw (1).
Loosen rear bleed screw (3) approximately
two turns.
Pump hand pump (2) until fuel runs free of
bubbles from bore of rear bleed screw (3).
Tighten rear bleed screw (3).
Push down on hand pump (2) and turn to
lock in place.
NOTE:
Follow-on Maintenance:
Install outside engine hood (page
4-388).
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