SkyTrak 6036 Operation Manual - Manual (Page 66)

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6036/6036T
GOVERNOR
VENT SCREW
INJECTION PUMP
VENT SCREW
Figure 36
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NOTE: If the fuel lift pump cam is on maximum lift, it
will not be possible to operate the priming lever. The
engine should be turned over momentarily to reposi-
tion the lift pump cam.
4. Continue to pump fuel and close the vents in the
order as follows:
• Injection pump vent screw.
• Governor vent screw.
5. Loosen any two high pressure line fittings, at the
base of the injectors (Figure 37) that come from
the fuel injection pump, along with the fitting of the
Thermo Start fuel line in the intake manifold
(Figure 38).
D. Bleeding Fuel System
Air must be vented from the fuel system whenever
any part of the system between the fuel tank and
injection pump has been disconnected for any reason,
or when the system has been emptied of fuel.
Warning
DO NOT bleed a hot engine as this can cause fuel
to spill, creating a danger of fire.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT start engine until the injection
pump has been filled and primed as serious damage
can be caused to the pump due to lack of lubrication.
Remove air from the fuel system as follows:
NOTE: More than one person will be required to
perform this procedure.
Perkins Engines -
1. Unlock and open the right rear engine access
door. Loosen the governor vent screw in the fuel
injection pump governor control cover (Figure 36).
2. Loosen the injection pump vent screw on the side
of the fuel injection pump (Figure 36).
3. Unlock and open left rear engine access door.
Operate priming lever on the fuel lift pump (Figure
39) until fuel, free of air, comes from both vents.