Important, Fuel volume test – MotorVac CarbonClean System MCS 245 User Manual

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Fuel Volume Test


1.

Verify that Setup Steps 1-10 from the appropriate previous chapter have been
completed for the specific fuel system type to be tested

.

2.

Verify that the vehicle’s engine is running and check connections for leaks.

3.

Press and hold the

Fill/Purge

button.

• You should observe a strong flow of fuel from the vehicle into the units fuel reservoir. The

Fuel

Level Window

should show a 1/4 tank in the unit’s fuel reservoir within 15 to 20 seconds. This

indicates sufficient fuel volume.


• If the vehicle stalls during this test, adjust the gate valve on the T-adaptor (#060-4500) with a 3/4 turn

in the counterclockwise direction to close it. Re-start the vehicle and slowly turn the gate valve
clockwise to open it until the engine begins to labor slightly while idling. Resume the test by
repeating

Step 3

.

4.

Release the

Fill/Purge

button.


• If the proper fuel level was not reached within 15 to 20 seconds, this could indicate a blocked fuel

filter or fuel line on the vehicle.

5.

Return to the appropriate previous chapter,

Fuel System Cleaning Procedures

, to

continue the cleaning process. Otherwise, conclude the test as described below.

6.

Turn the vehicle off.

IMPORTANT

Close the gate valve on the T-adaptor and wrap a shop
towel around pressure fittings before disconnection to
protect against residual fuel spray.

7.

Disconnect the battery leads, hoses, and adaptors. Return the vehicle fuel system to

its normal operating condition by re-connecting the vehicle fuel lines.

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