Cummins/Onan 80MDKAL11454B — Bleeding the High Pressure Fuel System
Maintenance · high pressure fuel lines / injector nozzles
For the Cummins/Onan 80MDKAL11454B, from the Cummins/Onan operator's manual.
Applies to: Cummins/Onan MDKAL, Kubota D1005 engine
Before you start
- Ignition of fuel can cause serious personal injury or death by fire; do not permit any ignition source near the fuel system.
- This procedure should only be performed by a trained diesel mechanic or highly competent mechanical technician.
Procedure
- Loosen the high pressure fittings at the nozzles.
- Crank the generator set until fuel appears at the loosened fittings.
- Wipe up the fuel leaked out from the system in the previous step.
- Retorque the fittings to the values shown in the Engine Service Manual (Onan publication 981-0517).
Specs & values
- Retorque fittings per Engine Service Manual (Onan publication 981-0517)
Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan MDKAL →, Kubota D1005 engine →
Source: Cummins/Onan operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.