Installation Procedure
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- WARNING:
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 pipe end.
Push both sides of the quick-connect fitting together in order to snap the retaining tabs into place.
Pull on both sides of the quick-connect fitting to make sure the connection is secure.
Install the retainer to the quick-connect fitting.
- Inspect for leaks using the following procedure:
- Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF for 2 seconds.
- Turn the ignition OFF, for 10 seconds.
- Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF for 2 seconds.
- Turn the ignition OFF.
- Inspect for leaks.