TM 5-3895-373-20
A.
BLEED ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM - Continued.
6.
LOOSEN TUBE NUTS (10) AT ANY TWO HIGH
PRESSURE
FUEL
LINES
TO
FUEL
INJECTORS (11).
WARNING
Do not allow tools or other items in
the
engine
compartment
when
bleeding high pressure fuel lines.
Keep
clear
of
radiator
fan
and
rotating pulleys and belts.
When fuel is introduced into the
cylinder, it is possible for the engine
to start and run while bleeding high
pressure fuel lines. If the engine
starts, immediately turn the engine to
OFF.
7.
WITH THE HELP OF ANOTHER PERSON, SET
IGNITION SWITCH TO START POSITION PER
TM 5-3895-373-10 WHILE WATCHING FOR
FUEL FLOW AT LOOSENED TUBE NUTS (10)
UNTIL FUEL WITH NO AIR COMES OUT OF
BOTH FUEL INJECTOR HIGH PRESSURE
FUEL LINES. AS SOON AS FUEL WITH NO
AIR IS SEEN, SET IGNITION SWITCH TO OFF
POSITION.
8.
TIGHTEN TUBE NUTS (10) AT TWO ENGINE
FUEL INJECTORS (11) LOOSENED TO
BLEED AIR FROM THE FUEL SYSTEM.
TIGHTEN, USING A CROWFOOT WRENCH,
TO 14 LB-FT (19 N•m).
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