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TM 5-2410-241-10
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
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FUEL SYSTEM - PRIME
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Prime Fuel System
INITIAL SETUP
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Battery disconnect switch in ON
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If the engine does not start, air may be trapped in the fuel lines to the engine. Use the
following procedure to purge air from the fuel lines.
PRIME FUEL SYSTEM
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1. Unlock priming pump plunger (Figure 1, Item 1).
2. Operate plunger until resistance is felt.
3. Push plunger in and hand-tighten to lock plunger in place.
Figure 1. Fuel System Priming Pump.
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4. Start engine (WP 0005).
5. If engine fails to start, or if engine starts and misfires or excessive smoke comes from exhaust pipe, additional
priming may be required. Repeat steps 1 through 4.
6. If engine runs rough, allow it to run at low idle until it runs smoothly.
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