Title: Check the fuel system for air.
Course: Diesel Equipment Technology III (20107-III) > Section: Diesel Engines: Servicing the Fuel Supply System

Checking should include

- priming and bleeding the fuel system
- following manufacturer guidelines for removing air from the fuel system
- installing the in-line clear tube to view air trapped in the fuel lines
- verifying the operation of the manual or electric priming pump.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What problems will air in the fuel system cause?
- How should a fuel filter be installed empty or filled with fuel?