2005 Buell Firebolt: Fuel System 4-129
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INTAKE LEAK TEST
1DANGER
Propane is an extremely flammable liquid and vapor.
Vapor may cause flash fire. Keep away from heat, sparks
and flame. Keep container closed. Use only with ade-
quate ventilation. Failure to follow this alert can result in
death or serious injury.
1DANGER
Be sure to follow manufacturer's instructions when
using the UltraTorch UT-100 or any other radiant heating
device. Failure to follow manufacturer's instructions can
cause a fire, which could result in death or serious injury.
(00335a)
1. Start engine.
2. Warm engine to operating temperature.
3. See Figure 4-117. Tu rn knob (5) counterclockwise to
open propane bottle (6).
● Avoid directing heat toward any fuel system component.
Extreme heat can cause fuel ignition/explosion resulting
in death or serious injury.
● Avoid directing heat toward any electrical system compo-
nent other than the connectors on which heat shrink
work is being performed.
● Always keep hands away from tool tip area and heat
shrink attachment.
NOTE
Do not direct propane stream toward front of engine. If pro-
pane enters air scoop a false reading will be obtained.
4. Aim nozzle toward possible sources of leak such as fuel
injectors and intake tract.
5. Push valve (4) to release propane. Tone of engine will
change when propane enters source of leak.
Figure 4-118. Checking for Intake Leak
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