Perkins — Fuel System - Prime (Hand Fuel Priming Pump)
Maintenance
From a Perkins operator's manual covering: 1106C-70TA, 1106D-70TA, SEBU8731. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Perkins 1106C-70TA, Perkins 1106D-70TA
Before you start
- Contact with high pressure fuel may cause fluid penetration and burn hazards
- Do not loosen the high-pressure fuel lines in order to purge air
- Wait 10 minutes after engine stop before service on high-pressure fuel lines
Procedure
- Ensure the fuel system is in working order; ensure primary filter is clean.
- Check that the fuel supply valve (if equipped) is in the ON position.
- Unlock priming pump handle (1) by turning counterclockwise.
- Operate the hand priming pump for 2 minutes.
- Lock the priming handle by securing it into the body of the pump (2); push in and turn clockwise.
- Operate the engine starter and crank the engine. Run at low idle for a minimum of 5 minutes.
- If the engine will not start, repeat steps 2 to 5.
Specs & values
- Prime with hand priming pump for 2 minutes
- Run at low idle minimum 5 minutes
Full service-parts list: Perkins 1106C-70TA →, Perkins 1106D-70TA →
Source: Perkins 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.