Buhler 2180 User Manual
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SECTION 3 - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
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EVERY 300 HOURS
OPERATION 32
CLEAN FUEL SEDIMENTER SCREEN
IMPORTANT: Before loosening or disconnecting
any part of the fuel injection system, thoroughly clean
the area to be worked on.
To clean the sedimenter:
1. Remove the sedimenter bowl, 1, from the lift
pump, 2. Catch the fuel in a suitable container
and dispose of properly.
2. Inspect the O ring, 3, and replace if damaged.
3. Remove the screen, 4, and spring, 5.
4. Clean screen and bowl.
5. Inspect screen and replace if damaged.
6. Install the spring and screen in the bowl.
7. Fill the bowl with clean, fresh fuel.
8. Install the bowl. Hand tighten only.
9. Depress the hand primer on the fuel filter
manifold repeatedly until resistance is felt and
the sedimenter bowl is full.
10. Start the engine and check for leaks.
NOTE: A partially plugged filter screen can cause
reduced fuel supply to engine. This can cause low
power performance.
IMPORTANT: If the engine does not start after
cranking for 20 seconds, the fuel system must be
purged of air. Refer to “Operation 66” in this section.
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