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Cummins/Onan DF Series — Fuel System Priming and Fuel Filter Installation

For the Cummins/Onan DF Series.

Applies to: Cummins Onan Df Series

Procedure

  1. Engine fuel may not be primed at the fuel filters after shipment.
  2. To verify and reprime the fuel system, remove each fuel filter (Figure 19) and fill with clean fuel.
  3. Put a light coat of fuel on the sealing gasket.
  4. Install and tighten by hand until the gasket just touches the filter head.
  5. Tighten the filter an additional one-half to three-fourths of a turn.

Specs & torque values

  • Clean fuel

Source: manual:960-0602 Onan DFM DFP Installation Manual (10-1986).pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.