Final check out and start up – Paxton Superchargers 5.9 Dodge Ram User Manual

Page 23

9-1

P/N: 4809621

18SEP03 v1.0 Dodge Ram 1500(4809621v1.0)

Section 9

FINAL CHECK OUT AND START UP

9.1

INSPECT THE FOLLOWING:

Wires, harness and electrical connections.
Are all items properly dressed, connected
and secured?

Hoses, lines and fittings. Are all items prop-
erly dressed, connected and secured?

Check all fasteners, brackets and clamps.
Are they all properly installed and tight-
ened?

Check fluid levels. Is the radiator coolant
and the engine oil at their proper levels? Are
there any fluid leaks?

Check all belts. Is the serpentine drive belt
(or accessory drive and supercharger drive
belts, depending on the requirement of your
vehicle) properly installed, aligned and ten-
sioned?

9-2

PERFORM THE FOLLOWING:

Cycle the ignition key from the “OFF” posi-
tion to the “ON” position three times at fif-
teen second intervals. Afterwards, check the
entire fuel system for any leaks.

***IMPORTANT***

Start the vehicle. Verify that the oil pressure is within the
normal operating rance. Listen closely. The engine
should idle and sound the same as it did before you
installation. Shut off the engine, disconnect the oil feed
line from the blower. Remove the oil jet from the blower.
Blow through the oil jet to ensure there is no blockage or
foreign matter plugging it. Re-install the oil jet and oil
feed line and proceed.

Allow the engine to come up to normal
operating temperature. Bleed the cooling
system and top off as necessary.

9-3

CHECK FOR THE FOLLOWING:
A. Fuel leaks
B. Fluid leaks
C. Belt slippage
D. Throttle response

***CAUTION***

See the supercharger service manual included in your kit
for information on supercharger servicing and mainte-
nance, belt tightening, troubleshooting, special tuning
and warranty information.

Now that the work is done, it’s time to enjoy
your labor of love. Take the vehicle out on lthe
read and let it flex it’s muscles, but remember,
the response and performance will be different
from that to which you have been accustomed.
Have fun.