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19. Reconnect the blow-by hose to the head cover and keep the engine running until no more white smoke is
emitted from the exhaust port. Then stop the engine.
20. Check if the compression has recovered sufficient pressure. (Refer to P203, [Compression Inspection])
If the compression does not recover, repeat steps 1. ~ 14..
[Treatment during engine operation]
[Common to all models]
1. Run the outdoor unit.
2. Move a clamp to remove the air intake hose.
3. Lift the air intake hose a little bit off the gas mixer,
insert the nozzle of a valve cleaner, and supply
about 1/2 can of valve cleaner.
NOTE) Supply valve cleaner intermittently while
making sure that there is no engine stall or
over speed.
4. Pull out the nozzle of the valve cleaner, and
connect the air intake hose as before.
5. Keep the engine running until no more white smoke
is emitted from the exhaust port. Then stop the
engine.
6. Move the clamp as before.
Take extra precaution while cleaning any parts with the engine running. There are possibilities that your fingers
or clothing could be caught by the crank pulley or other moving parts.
Do not apply the valve cleaner to the hot portion in cleaning the engine valves. Fire could occur.
Air intake hose
Clamp
Air intake hose
Valve cleaner
Gas mixer