Emission
Control
Systems-California
UEL
SYSTEM
IR
CLEANER
Filler
caps
Both
the engine oil filler
cap
(1)
and
the fuel
tank
filler
cap
(2) are non-venting
Fig.5
and
form a seal on
the
filling apertures.
IT IS ESSENTIAL TO THE SATISFACTORY OPERATION OF THE
EVAPORATIVE LOSS SYSTEM THAT BOTH CAPS ARE ALWAYS
REFITTED CORRECTLY. A DEFECTIVE CAP OR CAP SEAL (3) MUST
BE REPLACED.
Element
changing
Fig. 1
The element of the air cleaner
must
be renewed every 12,500 miles or 12
months;
more
frequent changes may be necessary in dusty operating conditions.
Disconnect the hot air pipe
(1) from the air temperature control valve (2).
Release the two clips (3) on the top of the casing (4). Move the cover (5) and
element (6) away from the casing and then withdraw. Discard the element.
Thoroughly clean the air cleaner cover and casing.
Fit
a new element into the
cover, ensuring the seal of the element faces the casing. To refit the cover, locate
the spigots of the cover in the lower lip of the casing and secure with the two
clips.
Connect
the hot air pipe to the air temperature control valve.
Air
intake
tem
peratu
re
control
Fig. 1
The
temperature
of the air entering the carburette r is controlled by a valve
fitted to the intake of the air clea ner. The control valve (2) should be inspected
for condition
and
operati on by
your
author ized Austin
MG
Dealer.
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