2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Owner Manual Diesel - Page 352
2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Manual
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352 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE If more than a couple ounces of fuel has been drained, follow the directions below for "Priming if the engine has run out of fuel." run and purge air from the system for about 25 seconds. After 25 seconds, attempt to start the engine again. 3. Start the engine using the Normal Starting Procedure. 4. Repeat the procedure if the engine does not start. 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. Priming if the engine has run out of fuel 1. Add a substantial quantity of fuel to the tank 5 to 10 gallons (19L to 38L). 2. Crank the engine for 1 to 2 seconds. If the engine does not start, then release the key or starter button back to the RUN position (do not turn the key back to the OFF position). The electric fuel transfer pump will continue to CAUTION! Do not engage the starter motor for more than 15 seconds 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.