Installation Procedure

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CAUTION: In order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury, before connecting fuel pipe fittings, always apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male pipe ends. This will ensure proper reconnection and prevent a possible fuel leak. During normal operation, the O-rings located in the female connector will swell and may prevent proper reconnection if not lubricated.

Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male end.

Fig 1: Oiling Male Pipe Ends (Metal Collar)

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Push both fittings together in order to snap the retaining tabs into place.

Fig 2: Assembling Connectors (Metal Collar)

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Once installed, pull on both sides to ensure the connection is secure.

Fig 3: Ensuring Connection (Metal Collar) Is Secure

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Install the fuel feed/return pipe retainers.

Fig 4: Fuel Feed/Return Pipe Retainers

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Install the fuel fill cap.
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) in Engine Electrical.