Mercury MerCruiser D2.8L D-Tronic Service Manual page 566

INJECTION PUMP
9. Install a fully charged battery.
To prevent damage to starter motor, Do NOT operate starter for more than 15
seconds at one time. Allow at least 2 minutes for starter motor to cool before
reusing.
10. Attempt to start the engine.
Safety glasses should be worn while working on fuel injection system. The fuel
injection pump will generate pressures in excess of 13790 kPa (2000 psi). Use
caution when removing injectors, injector lines, or bleeding air from injection
system.
Do NOT use your fingers to feel for fuel leaks at fittings. Fuel pressure is high
enough to penetrate the skin.
11. IF THE ENGINE STARTS: Operate engine at idle. Check all fuel connections for fuel
leaks. If leaks exist, stop engine and refer to following Step 13. and correct as needed.
12. IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START: Air will have to be bled from injector lines. Follow
these instructions:
a. Wear safety glasses when bleeding air from injection pipes. Slightly loosen each
b. Tighten each injection pipe sleeve nut when fuel appears at nut, until all fittings are
NOTE: Engine may start during this operation.
c. When engine starts, injectors may still be bled by loosening injection pipe sleeve
d. After bleeding injectors, torque all injection pipe sleeve nuts at injectors to 18 Nm
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injection pipe sleeve nut. Turn ignition key switch to the START position while
observing injectors.
a - Injection Pipe Sleeve Nut
tightened.
nuts at individual injectors if required. Tighten each after bleeding.
(156 lb-in.).
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
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SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 22
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