Kohler 2000ROZD — Bleeding Air from the Fuel System
Maintenance · Diesel fuel system
For the Kohler 2000ROZD, from the Kohler operator's manual.
Applies to: Kohler 2000ROZD
Before you start
- Correct any fuel leaks encountered during the priming procedure.
- Trapped air in the fuel system causes difficult starting and/or erratic engine operation.
Procedure
- Place the fuel valves in the fuel system prime position. Close the fuel valve between the pipe tee and the engine.
- Open the fuel valves on each side of the fuel prime pump.
- Loosen the bleed screw at the engine. Refer to the engine operation manual for bleed screw location.
- Rotate the hand prime pump handle counterclockwise until fuel flows from the bleed screw. Stop pumping.
- Tighten the bleed screw. Wipe up any fuel leakage.
- Place the fuel valves in the normal operation position: open the engine-side valve, close the prime pump valves.
Tools required
- Hand prime pump kit Amazon
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Source: Kohler 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.