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Fuel supply 11.

17
Work in the low pressure system
Service and repair work in the low pressure system,
including main fuel filter changes, are only permitted
under absolutely clean environmental conditions, be-
cause even smallest dirt particles entering into the
high pressure fuel system will cause considerable
damage. Air pollution, like dirt, dust, moisture etc.
must be strictly avoided. Before starting work in the
fuel system (including filter changes) the engine must
be thoroughly cleaned and dried (steam cleaning
equipment). Engine compartments in which dirt de-
posits may come loose, must be covered with new
and clean foil. When working in the open you may
need to apply protective measures against dust enter-
ing because of wind.

! Danger
For diesel fuel the ignition temperature, i.e. the
temperature at which fuel will ignite when coming
into contact with air, is approx. 220°C, but may de-
viate strongly because of impurities.
Fuel conducting components and lines therefore
are a source of danger inside the engine compart-
ment, because leaks may lead to fire resulting in
considerably damage to material and persons.

008 911 63 BOMAG 319


11.17 Fuel supply

Check valve

Fig. 1

According to our experience, it is not always as-


sured that only clean fuel will be used. Fuel tanks
are frequently filled without suitable precautions
against contamination or fuel filters are inappropri-
ately serviced. Many damage analyses on injection
pumps and injection valves have revealed that most
of these components had failed due to premature
wear. Wear on injection pump plunger and injection
valve needle seat is caused by contaminated fuel. Fig. 2 Observe the direction of flow
Modern exhaust optimized diesel engines with high
pressure injection systems strictly require clean fuel i Note
to be able to work reliably over their entire lifetime. From August 2006 the check valve (Fig. 2) is used by
If the throttle resistances of pre-cleaner/main filter BOMAG in series machines.
caused by contaminated fuel are so high that the
fuel pump is no longer able to ensure a sufficient
fuel supply, the injection pumps will draw the re- ! Caution
quired fuel through the leak fuiel return line from the This valve must strictly be installed into the fuel
tank without filtration. The engine is no longer able return line by our customers.
to provide its full power, operation of construction
equipment or other machines, however, may still be
possible to a limited extent. After short time opera-
tion under such conditions the injection system
components may already be pre-damaged.

320 BOMAG 008 911 63

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