BRP EVINRUDE E-TEC BE50DPLABA, Service Manual

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FUEL SYSTEM
FUEL COMPONENT SERVICING
7
Inspection
Inspect the leaf plate assemblies for damage or
contamination:
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Leaf plates must not be distorted.
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Leaf valve must not be cracked or chipped.
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Leaf plate stops must not be distorted or loose.
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Leaf plate assemblies must be clean.
Inspect the intake manifold. All gasket surfaces
must be cleaned, smooth, and free of nicks. Use a
machinist’s straight-edge and a feeler gauge to
check flatness in all directions. Surface must be
flat, ± 0.004 in. (0.10 mm).
Assembly
Remove old adhesive from reed valve retaining
screws.
Install gasket on reed plate assembly. DO NOT
use sealer on the gasket.
Prime screw threads with Locquic Primer and let
dry. Apply Nut Lock to threads. Position reed valve
on reed plate and install screws. Tighten screws
to a torque of 25 to 35 in. lbs. (2.8 to 4.0 N·m).
Installation
Place reed plate assembly on cylinder/crankcase.
Apply Nut Lock to two reed plate screws. Install
and tighten screws to a torque of 60 to 120 in. lbs.
(7 to 13.5 N·m).
Place gasket on throttle body. Install throttle body
on reed plate and install
new screws.
IMPORTANT:
If old screws must be re-used,
make sure all previous thread locking material is
removed and apply
Nut Lock to threads.
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