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FUEL SYSTEM
FUEL COMPONENT SERVICING
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Intake Manifold Service
Removal
Disconnect vapor sep arator vent hose, thrott le
position sensor connector, and throttle link arm.
Use Ball Socket Remo ver T ool, P/N 342226, to
remove throttle link arm.
Remove crankshaft position sensor fro m re ed
plate assembly.
Remove oil/fuel pump bracket.
Remove thrott le body screws and throttle body
assembly.
Remove gasket from throttle body.
Remove screws and reed plate assembly from the
crankcase.
Disassembly
All reed plat e assembly and reed valve assem-
blies must be cleaned before reassembly . DO
NOT use strong carb uretor cleaner or the hot
soaking tank method for cleaning.
Remove th e re ed v alve re tainer s crews a nd
remove the assembly.
Use caution t o prevent d amaging r eed valve
assemblies.
DO NOT d isassemble ree d valv e
assemblies. Damaged reed plates are not ser-
viceable and are replaced as an assembly.
Inspection
Inspect the leaf plate a ssemblies for da mage 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.
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