SECTION 2.

05
FUEL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

FUEL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

PRESSURE
The function of the fuel system is to maintain a con- REGULATOR
stant air/fuel ratio throughout the load range of the
engine and to deliver the air/fuel mixture in the proper
quantities. The following components comprise the
engine fuel system:
• Main Fuel Gas Pressure Regulator(s)
• Carburetor(s)
• ESM Air/Fuel Ratio (AFR) Control
NOTE: Refer to the Waukesha ESM Operation &
Maintenance Manual, Form 6295, Second Edition (or
current edition) for AFR information. ADJUSTING SCREW

MAIN FUEL GAS PRESSURE REGULATORS

Figure 2.05-1 Main Fuel Gas Pressure Regulator –
NOTE: Mooney regulators are standard. 6 Cylinder GSI (Right Side Shown)

To ensure a steady fuel supply to the carburetor(s), all CARBURETOR(S)

engines have one main fuel gas pressure regulator for
each bank (see Figure 2.05-1).
The main fuel gas pressure regulator(s) reduces the
incoming fuel supply pressure to the carburetor(s).
The actual carburetor inlet fuel pressure will depend
on the heating value of the fuel.
Engines that use standard carburetion have the carbu-
retor mounted just below the center of each intake
manifold (see Figure 2.05-2).
The carburetor(s) produces a combustible mixture by
automatically mixing air and fuel in proper proportions.

From the main fuel gas pressure regulator(s) the fuel

flows into the carburetor(s), where it is mixed with air
and then flows into the combustion chamber.

CARBURETOR

Figure 2.05-2 Carburetor – 12 Cylinder

FORM 6300 2.05-1

FUEL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

LT ENGINES
On LT engines, higher compression ratio pistons
cause the fuel mixture to be burned in a highly efficient
manner, resulting in lower combustion emissions. LT
engines may be identified by the engine nameplate.
LOW FUEL PRESSURE SYSTEM ENGINES
Low fuel pressure “draw-thru” engines are capable of
using low pressure fuel by having the turbocharger
draw the air/fuel mixture from the carburetor that is
mounted above the air cleaner housing. Characteris-
tics that are unique to these engines are listed below:
• Main fuel gas pressure regulator(s) mounted off
engine (see Figure 2.05-3)
• Carburetor(s) mounted in plenum(s) on top of the air
filter housing(s) (see Figure 2.05-4)
• Unique piping for the system delivers the air/fuel
mixture to the intake manifold

PRESSURE
REGULATOR

Figure 2.05-3 Low Fuel Pressure System –

Pressure Regulator

CARBURETOR
AND PLENUM

Figure 2.05-4 Low Fuel Pressure System –

Carburetor And Plenum

2.05-2 FORM 6300