FAN 9X0582 - Caterpillar

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Check that the fuel supply valve is open. The fuel supply valve is positioned in the engine compartment on the left side of the engine.
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Unlock the priming pump plunger by turning the priming pump plunger counterclockwise and pull out the priming pump plunger.
Operate the priming pump in order to fill the new primary fuel filter and the new secondary fuel filter. Continue to operate the priming pump until the pump resists operation. This indicates that the fuel filters are full of fuel.
Lock the priming pump plunger by turning the priming pump plunger clockwise.
Start the engine. Look for leaks around the primary fuel filter and the secondary fuel filter. If the engine will not start, air is trapped in the fuel injection lines to the engine.
Loosen all the fuel injection lines at the cylinder head of the engine. Use two wrenches to avoid breaking the fuel injection lines.
Move the throttle control to the LOW IDLE position.
Turn and hold the engine start switch to the START position until the fuel flows free of air bubbles from all fuel injector lines. Allow the fuel to flow into a suitable container.Note: Discard any drained fluids according to local regulations.
Stop the engine. Tighten the nuts on the fuel injector lines to a torque of 40 7 N m (30 5 lb ft).
Close the engine compartment access door on the right side of the machine.