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FUEL SYSTEM
FUEL COMPONENT SERVICING
Inspect the int ake manifold . All gasket su rfaces
must be cleaned, smooth, and free of nicks. Use a
machinist’s st raight-edge an d a feeler gaug e to
check flatness in all directions. Surface mu st be
flat, ±0.004 in. (0.10 mm).
Assembly
Remove old adhesive from reed valve ret aining
screws.
Prime screw th reads with Locquic Primer and let
dry. Apply Nut Lock to threads. Position reed valve
on reed plate an d install screws. T ighten screws
to a torque of 30 to 42 in. lbs. (3.5 to 4.7 N·m).
Installation
Install ga sket on reed plate assembly . DO NOT
use sealer on the gasket.
Place reed plate assembly on cylinder/crankcase.
Apply Nut Lock to screws. Install all screws.
Tighten the cente r screws first and exp and o ut-
ward. Tighten in st ages to a final to rque of 96 to
120 in. lbs. (11 to 13.5 N·m).
Place gasket on throttle body. Install throttle body,
with o il pump bracket on reed plate and inst all
screws.
Tighten the cente r screws first and exp and o ut-
ward. Final torque is 60 to 84 in. lbs. (7 to 9 .5
N·m).
Install crankshaft position sensor.
Install vapor separator vent hose and oil recircula-
tion hose. Secure with tie straps.
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