OXE OXE-150 HP, Installation Manual

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OXE 150/200 HP INSTALLATION MANUAL
BLEED THE FUEL SYSTEM
NOTE!
In order for the diesel fuel system to work properly, the fuel lines must be full of fuel and free from air.
It is necessary to bleed/evacuate the air from the system before operating the outboard.
Evacuate air from the fuel system
1.
Turn the ignition key ON . The fuel pump will run for 20 seconds.
NOTE!
Do not turn the ignition key to
START
. This could damage the injection pump.
2.
Repeat three times.
Air could can enter the system in any of the following ways:
-
The engine ran out of fuel.
– The fuel lines have damaged and or leaking joints.
- The filter was removed for service or replacement.
- The fuel lines were removed or disconnected for servicing.
- The fuel pump was removed for servicing.
- The fuel filter water drain cock was opened while the engine was running.
If one or more of the above occures, air has entered the fuel system and you will need to bleed/evacuate the air
from the system as described above prior to operating the outboard.