Diesel fuel system procedures, Filling and mixture setup – MotorVac DieselTune 4000 User Manual

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Diesel Fuel System Procedures

Filling and Mixture Setup

Follow the steps below to connect the unit to the vehicle's fuel system in order to obtain fuel from the
vehicle for use during the cleaning procedure. Make sure the vehicle has at least 5 gallons (18.9L) of
fuel before beginning this process.

Start the vehicle and allow the engine to reach as close as possible to normal operating temperature

NOTE

The diesel engine cleaning system should be operated on a level surface. For
best results, engine should be up to operating temperature and fuel
filters should be changed prior to service. Check the engine’s oil level and add
oil if necessary. DO NOT PERFORM AND STOP THE CLEANING
PROCESS IF THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS LOW. Check the coolant and add
if necessary, If the engine is hot, check the level of the overflow tank. DO NOT
PERFORM OR STOP THE CLEANING PROCESS IF THE ENGINE IS
OVERHEATING.

Turn the engine OFF

when normal operating temperature has been reached.

Add the

Detergent for Industrial Diesel Tune

to the system’s reservoir according to the chart

below.

The desired ratio is 1:1 - One part cleaning detergent to one part diesel fuel.

TANK LEVEL DISPLAYS

AMOUNT OF DETERGENT TO BE

ADDED (16 oz. can):

AMOUNT OF DIESEL FUEL

TO BE ADDED

¾ Tank

½ Tank

¼ Tank

“E” is Indicated

3 cans (48 oz., 1.42L)

6 cans (96 oz., 2.84L)

9 cans (144 oz., 4.26L)

12 cans (192 oz., 5.68L)

Fill the reservoir to Full LED

Note 1: It is recommended that a full tank mixture should be used when working with

engines that utilize electronically operated injectors.

Attach the Fill adapter

(MV P/N 061-0001)

to the system’s

OUT/FILL (RED)

hose and place the

end of the adapter hose into a fuel source, such as the vehicle’s fuel tank or other fuel container.

The unit should have been primed previously, as described in the Before You Begin Chapter.

Attach the unit to a vehicle’s battery by connecting the

red

battery clip to the positive

(+)

battery

terminal and connect the

black

battery clip to a solid ground.

8 - 30 Volts DC, 8 Amperes at

12VDC.