Perkins 1106 — Fuel System - Prime
Maintenance
For the Perkins 1106, from the Perkins service manual.
Applies to: Perkins 1106
Procedure
- Loosen nut on fuel injection pump.
- Operate priming lever until fuel flows out of nut.
- Tighten nut to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).
- If air inlet heater fuel line drained, loosen nut (3); prime until fuel free of air.
- Tighten nut (3) to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
- Loosen flare nuts for high pressure fuel lines on two fuel injection nozzles.
- Operate starting motor until fuel flows from lines.
- Tighten flare nuts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
- Operate engine at low idle for minimum five minutes.
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Source: Perkins service 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.