Barrus SHIRE 70 WB Manual

Contents

Barrus SHIRE 70 WB Manual Manual pdf 26 page image

RDG603A27 – Issue 6 Page 26 of 5911. FuelWARNING:DIESEL FUEL IS FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.WARNING:DIESEL FUEL IS HARMFUL TO SKIN. MAKE SURE THE RELEVANT PERSONALPROTECTION EQUIPMENT IS WORN. Ensure the main fuel tank is clear of dirt and water. A separate water trap must be fitted to all engine installations. The Shire 70 WB and85 WB engines are supplied with an additional fuel pre-filter water trap as standard. Connect fuel feed return hoses from engine to main supply and return lines to mainfuel tank, ensuring they are connected the correct way around. Shire 70 WB – Connect the inlet to the electric fuel pump inlet hose. Shire 85 WB – Connect the inlet to the primary fuel filter inlet hose. The engine hoses are supplied with 3/8” (10mm) OD metal hosetails and should besecurely fitted to the main supply and return pipes with compression fittings. The engine hoses should have sufficient slack to absorb engine movement withoutplacing strain on the hoses and be securely clipped to prevent accidental damage andchafing. Initially fill the fuel system by turning the ignition on to operate the electric fuel pump.Loosen the bleed screw on the top of the primary fuel filter / water trap. For the Shire70 WB, turn on the ignition to operate the electric fuel pump. For the Shire 85WB,pump the primer on the primary filter. Close when fuel begins to flow clearly (nobubbles). It is rarely necessary to bleed the injection pump or injectors upon installationas the engine will already have fuel in it from the engine run in and test procedure.