[header] How to bleed an oil furnace [title] Turn the furnace off before starting any work on the fuel pump. [title] Locate the bleed screw on the fuel pump near where the fuel line comes in. [step] The screw is usually a small nipple-like screw. 
[title] Place a small bucket or pan under the bleed screw. [step] The bucket will catch any fuel that sputters out as you bleed an oil furnace.