1258-548
UnclassifiedFuel
What This Code Means
Dry fuel filters; Fuel system has run dry
Possible Causes
- •Fuel system has run dry
- •Engine has been in prolonged storage
- •Fuel filter has been cleaned
- •Fuel filter has been replaced
Suggested Actions
- 1Unlock the priming pump, and operate the priming pump until a resistance is felt.
- 2Push in the plunger, and hand tighten the plunger.
- 3If the engine does not have a fuel priming pump, refer to Step 4.
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