Spring Lock Couplings
SPRING LOCK COUPLINGSSpecial Tool(s)
Special Tool(s):
Disconnect
WARNING:
- Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
- Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
- Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
1. Release the fuel system pressure.
2. Remove the safety clip from the spring lock coupling.
3. Insert the special tool onto the fuel tube and into the spring lock coupling.
4. Separate the spring lock coupling from the fuel tube.
Connect
1. Clean and inspect the fuel tube and spring lock coupling.
- Lubricate the end of the fuel tube with clean engine oil.
2. Install the spring lock coupling onto the fuel tube until fully seated.
3. Pull on the spring lock coupling to make sure it is correctly locked onto the fuel tube.
4. Install the safety clip onto the spring lock coupling.