Bleeding Fuel System
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A-Drain Valve
B-Hand Primer
C-Diagnostic Receptacle
D-Hose Assembly
E-Low Pressure Return Hose

IMPORTANT: Fuel system must be bled after replacing fuel filter or running out of fuel. Failure to do so will result in extreme hard-starting

Open drain valve (A) and pump hand primer (B) to drain water from water separator.

Close drain valve.

Loosen diagnostic receptacle (C) or install clear hose assembly (D) and pump hand primer (B) until fuel stream has no air bubbles.

IMPORTANT: If engine has run out of fuel, perform the following:

NOTE: To help reduce number of primer pump strokes, pinch off low pressure return to tank hose (E) with hose pliers, while pumping hand primer and while cranking the engine. Remove hose pliers after engine starts.

  • Install new fuel filter
  • Pump hand primer (B) 100-200 strokes
  • Set engine throttle at low idle.
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  • Crank engine for 20 seconds (maximum)
  • Pump hand primer an additional 100 strokes if engine does not start
  • Crank engine again for 20 seconds (maximum)

NOTE: If engine does not start after 20 seconds of cranking, pump hand primer an additional 50 strokes, wait at least 1 minute to let starter cool down and attempt to start engine again.

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