Paxton Superchargers Dodge V-10 Truck - Manual (Page 27)

Section 4
FINAL CHECK-OUT AND START-UP
T his section covers pre-start checks and
inspections, as well as initial start-up.
Your vehicle is now a high performance
truck. Be sure to use only premium high
octane fuel from now on.
4.1 INSPECT THE FOLLOWING:
a. Wires, harnesses and electrical connec-
tions. Are all items properly dressed, con-
nected and secured?
b. Hoses, lines and fittings. Are all items
properly dressed, connected, and
secured?
c. Fasteners, brackets, and clamps. Are all
items properly installed and tightened?
d. Fluid levels. Are the radiator coolant and
engine oil at their proper levels? Are
there any fluid leaks?
e. Belt(s). Is the serpentine drive belt (or
accessory drive and supercharger drive
belts, depending on requirement of your
vehicle) properly installed, aligned and
tensioned?
4.2 PERFORM THE FOLLOWING:
a. Cycle the ignition key from “OFF” to
“ON” position three (3) times at fifteen
(15) second intervals. Afterwards, check
the entire fuel system for any leaks.
b. Start the car. Verify that the oil pressure
is within the normal operating range.
Listen closely. The engine should idle
and sound the same as it did before you
began the installation.
c. Allow the engine to come up to normal
operating temperature. Bleed the cooling
system and top off as necessary.
4.3 CHECK FOR THE FOLLOWING:
a. FLUID LEAKS.
b. FLUID LEVELS.
c. BELT SLIPPAGE.
d. THROTTLE RESPONSE.
***CAUTION***
See the supercharger service manual included in
your kit for information on supercharger servicing
and maintenance, belt tightening, troubleshooting,
special tuning, and warranty information.
Now that the work is done, it’s time to enjoy
your labor of love. Take the car out on the road
and let it flex its muscles, but remember, the
response and performance will now be differ-
ent from that to which you have been accus-
tomed. Have fun!
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