Priming The Fuel System After Running Out Of Fuel; Starting The Engine - Navistar MaxxForce 7 Operation And Maintenance Manual

Priming the Fuel System (cont.)
PRIMING THE FUEL SYSTEM AFTER RUNNING OUT OF
FUEL
1. If the vehicle has run out of fuel, turn ignition switch to OFF
and fill the fuel tank(s). Prime the engine fuel system with
seven Key ON/Key OFF sequences as follows:
a. Key - Off for 20 seconds
b. Key - On for 15 seconds
2. Check for fuel leaks prior to starting engine. If leaks are
found, correct the problem.
3. Start the engine and check for leaks. For further information
see Starting the Engine (page 51).
4. If leaks are found, shut down the engine and correct the
problem.
5. If engine does not start, see the Engine Diagnostic Manual.
SECTION 4 – ENGINE OPERATION

Starting the Engine

use ether, propane, gasoline or gasohol as starting aids.
install ether start equipment, if an engine has an intake air
heater or other cold climate starting aid.
use ether starting fluid to start engine.
Figure 26 Ignition Switch Positions
1. Set parking brake and shift transmission to park or neutral.
WARNING: To prevent personal injury or death, do not
WARNING: To prevent personal injury or death, do not
WARNING: To prevent personal injury or death, do not
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