5. Open the fuel filter vent
valve by turning the
screw counterclockwise
several full turns.
The vent valve is
located on top of the
fuel filter housing.
6. Repeatedly push down
on the fuel filter priming
pump with the palm
of your hand. The
pump is located on top
of the fuel filter
housing. Let the pump
return upward
between pushes.
7. Operate the priming pump until a small amount of
fuel seeps from the vent valve. When you see the
fuel, the filter is now full of fuel and the system
should be primed.
8. Close the vent valve. Clean any fuel which
accumulated on the fuel filter. Start the engine and
let idle for a few minutes. Check the filter for leaks.
Running Out of Fuel
If the engine stalls and you think that you’ve run out of
fuel, do this to restart your engine:
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CAUTION:
Diesel fuel is flammable. It could start a fire if
it gets on hot engine parts. You could be
burned. Do not let too much fuel flow from the
air bleed valve, and wipe up any spilled fuel
with a cloth.
1. If you’re parked on a level surface, add at least two
gallons of fuel. However, if you’re parked on a slope,
you may need to add up to five gallons of fuel.
2. Follow the fuel priming procedure earlier in this
section to prime the fuel filter.
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