Priming The Fuel System; Starting The Engine - Navistar MaxxForce DT Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Priming the Fuel System

WARNING
To prevent personal injury or death, do not smoke
and keep fuel away from open flames and sparks.
CAUTION
To prevent engine damage, do not add fuel to the
fuel filter header. this can contaminate the fuel.
1. Set parking brake and shift transmission to park or neutral.
2. Verify water drain valve on primary fuel filter housing is
closed and fuel filter caps are on tight.
3. Turn ignition switch to ON for approximately 60 seconds
allowing electric fuel pump to prime the fuel system.

Starting the Engine

WARNING
To prevent personal injury or death, do not use
ether, propane, gasoline, or gasohol as starting
aids.
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SECTION 4 – ENGINE OPERATION
Figure 26 Ignition switch positions.
WARNING
To prevent personal injury or death, do not install
ether start equipment, if an engine has a cold
starting device or other cold climate starting aid.
WARNING
To prevent personal injury or death, do not use
ether starting fluid to start engine.

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