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Northern Lights M773L — Bleeding the Fuel System

Maintenance

For the Northern Lights M773L, from the Northern Lights operator's manual.

Applies to: Northern Lights M773L

Before you start

  • Escaping diesel fuel under pressure can penetrate skin; relieve pressure before disconnecting lines.

Procedure

  1. Loosen bleed bolt A on top of the filter.
  2. Pump hand primer B on the fuel lift pump until pure fuel without bubbles escapes; tighten bleed screw A.
  3. Loosen bleed screw C, pump hand primer until pure fuel escapes, then tighten.
  4. If the engine will not start, loosen a fuel line at the injector and crank until pure fuel escapes, then tighten.
  5. After the engine starts, use a piece of cardboard to look for fuel leaks.

Tools required

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Full service-parts list: Northern Lights M773L →

Source: Northern Lights operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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