- Clean the fuel system components with clean solvent.
Notice: Contamination of foreign material in the fuel system can cause poor
engine operation and cause severe engine damage.
- When handling fuel system components, follow these guidelines:
| • | Keep all of the openings on the fuel injection pump capped at
all times. |
| • | Do not allow any cleaning solvents to enter the fuel injection
pump during cleaning. |
| • | Keep the injection nozzle openings capped at all times. |
| • | Clean the exterior of the nozzles only in cleaning solvent. Do
not use a wire brush. |
| • | Blow out the inside of all fuel lines with compressed air after
cleaning the fuel lines in solvent. Wear protective safety glasses. |
- Inspect the injection lines for kinks or damaged fittings. Replace
any damaged lines.
- Inspect the entire length of the injection line for wear from
rubbing or where holding brackets or retaining clips were located.
- Inspect the holding brackets for cracking.
- Inspect the retaining clips and insulators for damage.
