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FUEL SYSTEM
FUEL COMPONENT SERVICING
Remove oil distribution hoses from oil pump/mani-
fold and reed plate bracket. Refer to OIL COMPO-
NENT SERVICING on p. 179.
Remove oil recirculation hose from starboard side
of reed plate assembly.
Remove screws and reed plate assembly from the
crankcase.
Disassembly
All reed plate assembly and reed valve assem-
blies must be cleaned before reassembly. DO
NOT use strong carburetor cleaner or the hot
soaking tank method for cleaning.
Remove the reed valve retainer screws and
remove the assembly.
Use caution to prevent damaging reed valve
assemblies.
DO NOT disassemble reed valve
assemblies. Damaged reed plates are not ser-
viceable and are replaced as an assembly.
Inspection
Inspect the leaf plate assemblies for damage or
contamination:
• Leaf plates must not be distorted.
• Leaf valve must not be cracked or chipped.
• Leaf plate stops must not be distorted or loose.
• Leaf plate assemblies must be clean.
Inspect the intake manifold. All gasket surfaces
must be cleaned, smooth, and free of nicks. Use a
machinist’s straight-edge and a feeler gauge to
check flatness in all directions. Surface must be
flat, ±0.004 in. (0.10 mm).
1. Reed plate screws (3 on V4, 5 on V6) 005367
005366
005364
1. Straight-edge 004193
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