12A-21
FUEL MIXTURE
Throttle valve: Cleaning
F4R or K4M
12A
CLEANING
I - CLEANING PREPARATION OPERATION
a Remove the throttle valve (see 12A, Fuel mixture,
Throttle valve: Removal - Refitting, page 12A-17)
.
II - CLEANING THE PART CONCERNED
a
a Remove the throttle valve seal
a Hold the throttle valve flap open manually.
a Spray CARBURETTOR CLEANER (see Vehicle:
Parts and ingredients for the repairwork) (04B,
Consumables - Products) into the air vent until all
traces of clogging have disappeared.
Essential equipment
compressed air nozzle
IMPORTANT
Wear leaktight gloves (Nitrile type) for this opera-
tion.
IMPORTANT
Wear goggles with side protectors for this opera-
tion.
Note:
Be sure to work in a clean environment so as not to
allow any contamination of the throttle valve.
Note:
The CARBURETTOR CLEANER (see Vehicle:
Parts and consumables for repair) (04B, Con-
sumables - Products) damages the seals.
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Note:
Do not spray any cleaning product onto the out-
side of the cylinder, inside the spring housing or
onto the connector.