Usage:
Air is removed from the fuel pump automatically. If the fuel system is empty or if the canister of the fuel filter has been replaced, it will be necessary to remove air from the fuel system.
1. Release the vent plug (1) on the fuel filter head.
Fuel Filter
(1) Vent plug.
2. Operate the priming lever (2) of the fuel lift pump until fuel, free of air, comes from vent plug (1). Tighten vent plug (1). If the drive cam of the fuel lift pump is at the point of maximum lift, it will not be possible to operate the priming lever. In this situation, the crankshaft must be turned one revolution.
Fuel Lift Pump
(2) Priming lever.
3. Loosen the high-pressure connections (3) at two of the nozzles.
Fuel Nozzles
(3) High-pressure connections.
4. Be sure the manual stop control, if one is fitted, is in the "run" position. Operate the starter motor until fuel, free of air, comes from connections (3). Tighten the connections to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
5. The engine is now ready to start.