47Series 4144 Components FC, FS, KM
8.3 Leakage Test
In the case of problems with the 
carburetor or fuel supply system, 
also check and clean or replace the 
tank vent, b 8.8
The carburetor can be tested for 
leaks with the pump 0000 850 1300.
– Remove the carburetor, b 8.2
: Push the pressure hose (1) 
1110 141 8600 on to the 
nipple (2) 0000 855 9200.
: Push the pressure hose with 
nipple on to the carburetor’s fuel 
stub (arrow).
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– Push the pressure hose of pump 
0000 850 1300 on to the nipple.
: Push the ring (1) to the left and 
pump air into the carburetor until 
the pressure gauge (2) indicates 
a pressure of about 0.8 bar 
(80 kPa).
If this pressure remains constant, 
the carburetor is airtight. However, if 
it drops, there are three possible 
causes:
 
1. The inlet needle is not sealing
(foreign matter in valve seat, 
sealing cone of inlet needle
is damaged or 
inlet control lever is sticking). 
Remove to clean, 
b 8.4.2
2.  Metering diaphragm or gasket   
damaged, replace if necessary, 
b 8.4.1
3. Pump diaphragm or 
gasket damaged, replace 
if necessary, b 8.4.3
– After completing the test, push 
the ring (1) to the right to vent the 
system and then pull the fuel 
hose off the carburetor.
– Use new fuel hoses and install 
the carburetor, b 8.2
– Tightening torques, b 3.4
– Reassemble all other parts in the 
reverse sequence.
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8.4 Servicing the Carburetor
8.4.1 Metering Diaphragm / 
Manual Fuel Pump
– Remove the carburetor, b 8.2
: Take out the screws (arrows).
: Remove the complete flange (1).
: Remove the metering diaphragm 
and gasket (1).
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