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FUEL SYSTEM
FUEL COMPONENT SERVICING
Disassembly
All reed pla te assemb ly an d reed va lve assem-
blies must be clea ned prior to rea ssembly. DO
NOT use strong ca rburetor cleane r or the hot
soaking tank method for cleaning.
Remove the re ed valve ret ainer screws a nd
remove the assembly.
Use cau tion 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 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.
Inspect t he intake manifold. All gasket surfaces
must be cleaned, smooth, and free of nicks. Use a
machinist’s stra ight-edge and a feeler gauge to
check flatness in all directions. Surface must be
flat, ± 0.004 in. (0.10 mm).
Assembly
Remove old adhe sive from reed valve ret aining
screws.
Install ga sket on reed plate assembly . DO NOT
use sealer on the gasket.
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