Fuel System Cleaning
Important:
- Only use oil free compressed air to blow out the fuel pipes.
- Inspect the fuel tank internally and clean the fuel tank if you
find a plugged fuel filter.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the
Fuel Pressure Relief
- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Draining
- Remove the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Replacement
- Remove the fuel sender assembly. Refer to
Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement
- Inspect the fuel pump strainer. Replace a contaminated strainer
and inspect the fuel pump.
- Inspect the fuel pump inlet for dirt and debris. Replace the fuel
pump if you find dirt or debris in the fuel pump inlet.
- Flush the fuel tank with hot water.
- Pour the water out of the fuel sender assembly opening. Rock the
tank to be sure that removal of the water from the tank is complete.
- Install the fuel sender assembly. Refer to
Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement
- Install the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Replacement
- Refill the fuel tank.
- Install the fuel filler cap.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Check for fuel leaks.
14.1. | Turn ignition to ON position for 2 seconds. |
14.2. | Then turn to OFF for 10 seconds. |
14.3. | Turn the ignition to ON position. |
14.4. | Check for fuel leaks. |