Servicing Quick-Connect Fittings (Hand Release)

Removal Procedure

1. Grasp both sides of the quick-connect fitting. Twist the female connector 1/4 turn in each direction in order to loosen any dirt within the quick-connect fitting.

Caution: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air because flying dirt particles may cause eye injury.

2. Using compressed air, blow any dirt out of the quick-connect fitting.
3. Squeeze the plastic retainer release tabs.
4. Pull the connection apart.

Installation Procedure

Caution: In order to Reduce the Risk of Fire and Personal Injury: Before connecting the fuel pipe quick-connect fitting, always apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male fuel pipe end. This will ensure a proper re-connection and prevent a possible fuel leak (During normal operation, the O-rings in the female connector will swell, which may prevent a proper reconnection if not lubricated).

1. Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male fuel pipe end.
2. Push both sides of the quick-connect fitting together in order to cause the retaining tabs/fingers to snap into place.
3. Once installed, pull on both sides of the quick-connect fitting in order to make sure the connection s secure.