Superthermal
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Hello, I have Two MEP-531s that I just purchased from GOVPLANET. So far I have-
New-Fuel Filter
New-Air Filter
New-Fuel Lines
Verified tank is perfectly clean.
Replaced padding around the fuel tank
I have some new 15w-40 T5 Rotella that I will be using for crank case oil.
My questions are about what needs to be oiled first, before even pulling the start cord. The fuel pump? The injector? Putting some oil down in the piston chamber? Both units have 150 hours or less so I imagine they have not been run for a very long time although they look in fantastic shape for sitting around. Since they are so new (low hours) is there something else that absolutly needs checking before trying to fire it up? Would anyone recommend putting a bit of oil in the first cup of fuel, like a 50:1 two stroke mix? Then diesel? Any pointers are appriciated.
![1705417433947.jpeg 1705417433947.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/670/670189-ded516452f8443074bad4086eb630ec0.jpg)
New-Fuel Filter
New-Air Filter
New-Fuel Lines
Verified tank is perfectly clean.
Replaced padding around the fuel tank
I have some new 15w-40 T5 Rotella that I will be using for crank case oil.
My questions are about what needs to be oiled first, before even pulling the start cord. The fuel pump? The injector? Putting some oil down in the piston chamber? Both units have 150 hours or less so I imagine they have not been run for a very long time although they look in fantastic shape for sitting around. Since they are so new (low hours) is there something else that absolutly needs checking before trying to fire it up? Would anyone recommend putting a bit of oil in the first cup of fuel, like a 50:1 two stroke mix? Then diesel? Any pointers are appriciated.
![1705417433947.jpeg 1705417433947.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/670/670189-ded516452f8443074bad4086eb630ec0.jpg)