Maintenance/service diesel engine: fuel system – MacDon 9250 SP User Manual
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Issue 11/06 Web Rev_01
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MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
 
Diesel Engine: Fuel System 
 
FUEL SYSTEM AIR REMOVAL - DIESEL ENGINE 
(continued) 
 
To bleed high pressure lines: 
 
WARNING: Escaping fluid under 
pressure can penetrate the skin 
causing serious injury. When 
disconnecting diesel lines, have engine 
stopped and loosen fittings slowly to relieve 
pressure. Tighten all connections before 
applying pressure. Keep hands and body away 
from pin-holes and nozzles which eject fluids 
under high pressure. Use a piece of cardboard 
or paper to search for leaks. Do not use your 
hand. 
 
If ANY fluid is injected into the skin, it must be 
surgically removed within a few hours by a 
doctor familiar with this type of injury or 
gangrene could result. 
 
 
WARNING: Do not bleed a hot engine 
as this could cause fuel to spill onto 
a hot exhaust manifold creating a 
danger of fire. 
 
 
 
WARNING: It is necessary to have the 
engine cranking for this procedure. 
Two persons will be required; one to 
turn ignition switch and one to watch 
the injector connections. 
 
Use extreme care when working around 
moving parts. Wear close fitting clothing and 
protective eye-wear. Keep hands, feet, clothing 
and hair away from moving parts. 
 
 
1. With engine stopped, slowly loosen fittings at 
the injectors as shown.
 
2. Turn key in ignition switch fully clockwise to 
START position) and crank for 15 seconds 
maximum. Allow starter to cool for two minutes 
before cranking again. 
 
3. When clear fuel with no air bubbles flows from 
the connections, stop cranking the engine and 
tighten fittings. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AVOID PRESSURIZED FLUID
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BLEEDING HIGH PRESSURE LINES
