Priming if the engine has run out of fuel – Ram Trucks 2015 Chassis Cab Commercial - Diesel Supplement User Manual

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5. Remove lid using a socket or strap wrench. Rotate

counterclockwise for removal. Remove used o-ring

and discard it.

6. Remove the used filter cartridge from the housing and

dispose of according to your local regulations.

7. Wipe clean the sealing surfaces of the lid and housing.
8. Install new o-ring back into ring groove on the filter

housing and lubricate with clean engine oil.

NOTE:

WIF sensor is re-usable. Service kit comes with

new o-ring for filter canister and WIF sensor.

Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel

WARNING!

Do not open the high pressure fuel system with the

engine running. Engine operation causes high fuel

pressure. High pressure fuel spray can cause serious

injury or death.

1. Add a substantial amount of fuel to the tank, approxi-

mately 2 to 5 gal (8L to 19L).

2. Turn ignition switch to the start position to engage

starter for one second, return ignition switch to run

position. This will activate in tank fuel pump for

approximately 15 seconds. Repeat this process twice.

3. Start the engine using the “Normal Starting” proce-

dure. Refer to “Starting Procedures” in “Starting and

Operating” for further information.

CAUTION!

Do not engage the starter motor for more than 15 sec-

onds at a time. Allow two minutes between the

cranking intervals.

NOTE:

The engine may run rough until the air is forced

from all the fuel lines.

298 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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