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Originally Posted by Cr from Texas
My 617 primer pump is the original 25 years old, doesn't leak, never been used unless by the indy.
Why are they needed? If you fill the main filter when you change it, why would you ever need to use the pump? I tried mine to see if it worked and didn't know how to use it. You unscrew, lift, and pump, right? Mine wouldn't unscrew. I started to get some channel locks and use some persuassion but decided to leave well enough alone.
If I never use it, will it never leak or should I change it as a long trip precaution?
Charles
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Good to hear yours doesn't leak.
One reason you have a primer pump is, were you to run out of fuel away from home, and don't have access to fuel to fill the secondary filter, you'll be able to get fuel to the IP without wearing out the starter or battery. Even when I swap out filters, I still prime a bit to get fuel to the secondary, because the new primary filter is empty also.
Yes, you unscrew and pump, being sure to tighten back down when finished.
If it's not leaking, you may get away with leaving it alone, just keep an eye out for leaks. Doubt it will start unless you use it.