NOTICE
Do not crank the engine continuously for more than
30 seconds. Allow the starting motor to cool for two
minutes before cranking the engine again.
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(1) Fuel priming switch
(2) Fuel priming pump
1.
The fuel system can be primed from the key switch
or from a remote mounted switch (1).
2.
Turn the fuel priming switch (1) to the ON position.
Hold the fuel priming switch in the ON position for
2 minutes.
3.
Verify that the water separator is full of fuel.
4.
If the water separator is not full of fuel, turn the fuel
priming switch OFF and then turn the engine start
switch ON. This action will cycle the fuel priming
pump again.
5.
When the water separator is full of fuel, attempt to
start the engine. If the engine starts and the
engine runs rough or the engine misfires, operate
at low idle until the engine is running smoothly.
6.
If the engine cannot be started, or if the engine
continues to misfire or smoke, repeat Step 1
through Step 5.
The fuel system can also be primed by using the key
switch. Turn the key to the ON position for 2 minutes.
After 2 minutes the fuel system should be primed. If
necessary, by cycling the key switch the system will
prime again for 2 minutes.
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Fuel
System
Primary
Filter
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Replace
Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electri-
cal components can cause a fire. To help prevent
possible injury, turn the start switch off when
changing fuel filters or water separator elements.
Clean up fuel spills immediately.
NOTICE
Ensure that the engine is stopped and the battery is
isolated, before any servicing or repair is performed.
Illustration 56
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Typical example
1.
Isolate the fuel supply to the engine.
2.
Place a suitable container under the fuel filter to
catch any fuel that might spill. Clean up any spilled
fuel immediately. The engine is equipped with 3
primary fuel filters all the primary filter must be
replaced.
3.
Clean the outside of the fuel filters. Open the drain
valve (1) on all 3 primary fuel filters and allow the
fuel to drain.
4.
Use a suitable strap wrench remove the primary
fuel filter (2) and discard.
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