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CLEANING PROCEDURE: GASOLINE IN FUEL SYSTEM

1. Drain fuel tank and fill with diesel fuel.
2. Remove fuel line between fuel filter and injection pump.
3. Connect a short pipe and hose to the fuel filter outlet and run it to a closed metal container.
4. Crank the engine to purge gasoline out of the fuel pump and fuel filter. Do not crank engine more than 30 seconds with two minutes between cranking intervals.
5. Remove the short pipe and hose and install fuel line between fuel filter and injection pump.
6. Attempt to start engine. If it does not start, purge the injection pump.
7. Purge the injection pump and lines by cranking the engine with accelerator held to the floor, crank until the gasoline is purged and clear diesel fuel leaks out of the fittings. Tighten fittings. Limit cranking to 30 seconds with two minutes between cranking intervals.
8. Start engine and run at idle for 15 minutes.

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