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FUEL FILTER PRIMING PROCEDURE
REGULATIONS REQUIRE SYSTEMS TO BE SHIPPED FREE OF
COMBUSTABLES
THE FUEL FILTER MUST BE FILLED WITH DIESEL BEFORE
THE UNIT IS PUT INTO SERVICE. THIS IS REQUIRED THE
FIRST TIME THE UNIT IS PUT INTO SERVICE
1.
Remove large filter cap nut using an adjustable wrench. *Note: Be
careful not to misplace nut sealing gasket
2.
Set filter cap retaining nut aside
3.
Remove filter top.
*Note: Do not misplace rubber gasket
4.
Fill filter body completely with
clean diesel fuel
allowing time for
element to saturate filter
5.
Replace rubber filter housing gasket
6.
Reinstall filter housing lid
7.
Reinstall large filter cap nut.
*Note: Place sealing gasket under cap
nut
8.
Tighten securely
9.
Upon starting unit the first time, observe the air bubbles in the clear
fuel line located on the output side of fuel filter. The air bubbles
should dissipate in a few minutes. If air bubbles do not dissipate
9a. Check rubber gasket position
9b. Tighten filter cap bleed nut
9c. Tighten large filter cap nuts
9d. Check QD fittings are secure
9e. Tighten all flexible fuel line screw clamps
