Fuel System Priming Pump Strainer - Clean
The strainer in the fuel system priming pump should be cleaned when a loss of power from the engine is noticed.
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Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical 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. |
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Do not allow dirt to enter the fuel system. Thoroughly clean the area around a fuel system component that will be disconnected. Fit a suitable cover over disconnected fuel system component. |
- Unlatch the engine hood and raise the engine hood.
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- Remove the cover and seal (2) from the top of fuel priming pump (1) .
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(1) Fuel priming pump. (2) Cover and seal. (3) Strainer. | |
Note: It may be necessary to remove the heat shield (if equipped) that is between the priming pump and the turbocharger.
- Remove strainer (3) .
- Use nonflammable solvent in order to clean the strainer, the cover, and the seal. Carefully wash any sediment from the chamber of the fuel lift pump.
- Assemble the clean, dry fuel priming pump.
- Prime the fuel system. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System Priming Pump - Operate" in the Maintenance Section for more information on priming the fuel system.
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Ensure that the lift pump cover is secure so that air does not enter the fuel system. |
- Install the heat shield (if equipped).
- Close the engine hood and latch the engine hood.
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