16 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
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Emptying the carburetor float chamber
Danger
Fire hazard
Fuel is highly flammable.
The fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if overfilled.
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Do not fuel the vehicle in the vicinity of open flames or lit cigarettes.
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Switch off the engine for refueling.
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Make sure that no fuel is spilled; particularly not on hot parts of the vehicle.
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If any fuel is spilled, wipe it off immediately.
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Observe the specifications for refueling.
Warning
Danger of poisoning
Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Avoid skin, eye and clothing contact with fuel.
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Immediately consult a doctor if you swallow fuel.
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Do not inhale fuel vapors.
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In case of skin contact, rinse the affected area with plenty of water.
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Rinse the eyes thoroughly with water, and consult a doctor in case of fuel contact with the eyes.
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Change your clothing in case of fuel spills on them.
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Keep fuels correctly in a suitable canister, and out of the reach of children.
Note
Environmental hazard
Improper handling of fuel is a danger to the environment.
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Do not allow fuel to enter the groundwater, the soil, or the sewage system.
Info
Carry out work with a cold engine.
Water in the float chamber results in malfunctioning.
Preparatory work
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Turn the knurled screw on the fuel tap all the way clockwise.
Fuel no longer flows from the fuel tank to the carburetor.
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Main work
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Place a cloth under the carburetor to capture the draining fuel.
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Remove screw plug
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Fully drain the fuel.
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Mount and tighten the screw plug.
