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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 any disconnected fuel system components. |
Prime the fuel system in order to fill the fuel filter. Prime the fuel system in order to purge trapped air. The fuel system should be primed under the following conditions:
- Running out of fuel
- Storage
- Replacement of the fuel filter
Engines that are Not Equipped with a Fuel Priming Pump
If the engine is not equipped with a fuel priming pump, you can use the following procedures to prime the fuel system. These procedures will allow only filtered fuel to enter the fuel system.
Fuel Filter Bases that are Not Equipped with a Plug
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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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- Operate the starting motor. This will fill the fuel filter and the fuel lines with fuel.
- Once the engine starts, operate the engine at low idle. Do not raise the engine speed above an idle, until the engine operates smoothly.