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Installation Procedure

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    WARNING:

    In order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury, before connecting fuel pipe fittings, always apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male pipe ends.

    This will ensure proper reconnection and prevent a possible fuel leak.

    During normal operation, the O-rings located in the female connector will swell and may prevent proper reconnection if not lubricated.

    Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male pipe end.

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    Push both sides of the quick-connect fitting together to cause the retaining tabs to snap into place.

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    Pull on both sides of the quick-connect fitting to make sure the connection is secure.

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    Install the retainer to the quick-connect fitting.

  5. Inspect for leaks using the following procedure:
    1. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF for 2 seconds.
    2. Turn the ignition OFF, for 10 seconds.
    3. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF for 2 seconds.
    4. Turn the ignition OFF.
    5. Inspect for leaks.