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Oil seals tend to fail when subjected 
to a vacuum, i.e. the sealing lip lifts 
away from the crankshaft during the 
piston's induction stroke because 
there is no internal counterpressure.
An additional test can be carried out 
with the vacuum pump to detect this 
kind of fault.
– Carry out the preparations – 
b 6.2.1.
: Connect suction hose of vacuum 
pump 0000 850 3501 to test 
flange nipple.
: Close the vent screw (1) on the 
pump.
: Operate the lever (2) until 
pressure gauge (3) indicates a 
vacuum of 0.5 bar (7.25 psi).
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If the vacuum reading remains 
constant, or rises to no more than 
0.3 bar (4.25 psi) within 20 seconds, 
it can be assumed that the oil seals 
are in good condition.
However, if the pressure continues 
to rise (reduced vacuum in the 
engine housing), the oil seals must 
be replaced.
– After finishing the test, open the 
vent screw and disconnect the 
hose.
– Remove the test flange.
– Install the carburetor – 
b 11.2.2.
– Remove the flange.
– Remove the sealing plate.
– Install the muffler – b 6.1.
It is not necessary to disassemble 
the complete engine housing if only 
the oil seals have to be replaced.
Clutch side:
– Remove the clutch – b 5.3.
– Remove the oil pump – b 10.5.
: Ease the retaining ring out of the 
crankshaft.
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6.2.3 Vacuum Test 6.3 Oil Seals