Perkins 1106 — Fuel System - Prime (Hand Fuel Priming Pump)
Maintenance
For the Perkins 1106, from the Perkins owner's manual.
Applies to: Perkins 1106
Before you start
- Do not loosen the high pressure fuel line in order to purge air from the fuel system.
Procedure
- Ensure the fuel system is in working order and the fuel supply valve is in the ON position.
- Operate the fuel priming pump; after 100 depressions of the pump, stop.
- The engine fuel system should now be primed and able to start.
- Operate the engine starter and crank the engine; run at low idle for a minimum of five minutes.
Specs & values
- Do not crank the engine continuously for more than 30 seconds
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Source: Perkins owner'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.