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TERMINATOR® OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
may be additional governmental recommendations and safety rules in your locality which must be met in addition
to the above, so be aware of these facts. These systems include all safety equipment required for complying with
these regulations and additional information will be furnished if it is necessary.
Remember, safety first, and when in doubt, please ask for clarification.
I. PRELIMINARY STEPS
1. Drain Gasoline tank and run engine until it stops.
2. Disconnect battery leads.
3. If at all possible, gasoline tank should be removed.
If not removed, plug the gasoline tank inlet and outlet openings. Sending unit is to be removed and
replaced with sending unit cover. It should be filled with noncombustible material that will not freeze if
left outdoors. Replace existing fuel cap with pipe cap supplied in kit.
4. Drain radiator. Observe its general condition and clean if required.
II. REMOVE THE FOLLOWING
1. Gasoline fuel lines and fuel pump.
2. Gasoline carburetor and choke cable assembly.
3. Water hoses between the intake manifold and the cooling system.
III. CHECK THE FOLLOWING
1. Be sure pipe cap that is supplied in kit is securely fastened on fuel tank.
2. The sending unit is removed and the cover plate is installed.
IV. INSTALL THE FOLLOWING
1. Fuel pump cover and gasket. Clean surfaces of all old materials.
2. Install gasoline gauge decal over gasoline gauge on instrument panel.
3. Loosen and remove two engine. Mount bracket which is attached to vaporize/regulator and fuel lock filter
assembly to head bolts. Retorque head bolts at Mfg. Specs.
4. Water hose from the regulator to the water pressure supply tuve which originally supplied the intake
manifold.
5. Water hose from the regulator to the suction tube above the lower radiator hose. Secure water hoses
together with nylon strap which is provided.
6. Clean intake manifold flange and install carburetor assembly per the attached drawing. The throttle linkage
will now run parallel to the engine.
7. Distributor vacuum advance hose.
8. Vacuum hose VFF-30 lockoff of carburetor.
9. Dry gas hose-regulator to carburetor.
10.Remove bolt at intake manifold and install throttle return bracket.
11.Throttle return spring between spring bracket and carburetor throttle lever.
12.Make sure throttle is opening correctly to the “wide open” position.
13.Install bulkhead relief valve assembly per the attached drawing #5.
14.Install fuel line from the vacuum fuel lock filter to the bottom side of the bulkhead assembly. Use misc.
brass fittings in misc. box. Also, use support bracket to support hose. Remove bolt at air cleaner base and
install bracket. Make sure the fuel line remains clear of sharp objects.
15.Mount cylinder brackets to support plate per attached drawing #4. Use long bolts to mount bracket
assembly to truck.
Please note: each bolt requires 2 flatwashers to be installed on bottom side of
counterweight.
IMPORTANT: The fuel cylinder must be located within the limit of the machines
counter weight.
V. FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING:
1. Reconnect battery cables and fill radiator, making sure all air is bled from the vaporizer.
2. Turn gas tank valves on slowly.
3. Check all lines for leaks. Use soap detector for gas.
4. Make sure the high pressure hose from bulkhead to lock off has maximum clearance for the hood.
