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FUEL SYSTEM
FUEL COMPONENT SERVICING
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Prime screw th reads with
Locquic Primer
and let
dry. Apply
Nut Lock
to threads. Position reed valve
on reed plate an d install screws. T ighten 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 re ed plate screws. Inst all
and tighten screws to a torque of 60 to 120 in. lbs.
(7 to 13.5 N·m).
Place gasket on thro ttle body. Install throttle body
on reed plate and install
new
screws.
IMPORTANT:
If old screws mu st be re-used,
make sure all previous thread locking mate rial is
removed and apply
Nut Lock
to threads.
Tighten the center screws first and exp and o ut-
ward. Tighten in st ages to a final to rque of 60 to
120 in. lbs. (7 to 13.5 N·m).
Install vapor separator vent hose and main bear-
ing vent hose. Secure with tie straps.
Install air temp erature sensor, crankshaft position
sensor, and throttle position sensor electrical con-
nectors.
Connect throttle linkage.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT lubricate th rottle link-
ages.
Refer to
TPS Calibration
on p. 114.
002326
002505
002501
1. Throttle linkage
002500
1