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23. Vacuum Test Tank Vent
 Reverse the tester into 
vacuum mode and pump 
hard and fast to see the 
needle indicates that 
some negative pressure 
is present in the tank
 Stop pumping and watch 
the gauge and the 
needle should move 
back up towards zero 
rapidly
 If the needle does not 
leak back to zero quickly 
the tank vent must be 
replaced and then re-test
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24. Inspect Intake Side Of Piston 
 With the carb removed 
look through the inlet port 
and rotate the crankshaft 
to inspect the intake side 
of the piston
 The machine marks 
should be present on a 
piston in good condition
 Scoring or a dull gray 
appearance would 
indicate lack of 
lubrication, dirt ingestion, 
or possibly other 
problems that would 
prevent the engine from 
running properly