Toro Z Master Z597 - Priming the Fuel System

5-34 Z Master Z597 Diesel Service Manual
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ENGINE
Fig 338 DSC-2591
7. Remove the lter.
8. Install a new lter by hand until the gasket contacts
the housing, then tighten an extra 1/3 of a turn.
9. Install the drain plug with new O-ring and connect
the sensor wire.
10. Bleed the air from the fuel line by priming the fuel
system. Refer to Priming the Fuel System, page
5-34.
11. Open the fuel shut-off valve (Fig. 338).
Priming the Fuel System
The primer pump is the gold metal button on top of the
fuel lter (Fig. 339).
Fig 339 DSC-2593
To bleed air from the fuel system, push down on the
primer pump until resistance becomes rm. This should
take about 10 – 15 pushes on the primer button (Fig.
340).
Fig 340 DSC-2588
12. Start the engine and check for leaks.