INLET AIR FILTER, CYLINDER HEAD
4-27.
CLEANING, INSPECTION AND REPAIR
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NO.
ITEM(S)
ACTION
ITEM I.D.
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CAUTION
Do not attempt to clean the valve reeds or the
v a l v e p l a t e i n t h e v i c i n i t y o f t h e r e e d s w i th
a sharp instrument.
Use solvent in these areas.
3.
Low Pressure Valve
a.
Using a razor blade or
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Assembly
similar tool gently remove
all traces of gasket and
carbonized oil residue
from the valve plate.
b.
If valve problems are
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suspected (due to poor
performance) or visual
inspection determines
that the valve reeds are
damaged or not tightly
seating against the valve
plate, unscrew the machine
screws, washers and nuts
securing the valve reeds
to the plate.
Valve reeds are to be replaced if they show signs
of deterioration (rust or wear), if broken or other-
wise damaged,
or if light can be seen between the
valve reed and plate when the assembly is inspected.
Any reeds removed should be replaced.
WARNING
D r y c l e a n i n g s o l v e n t P - D - 6 8 0 , u s e d t o c l e an
p a r t s ,
i s p o t e n t i a l l y d a n g e r o u s t o p e r s o n n el
a n d p r o p e r t y.
Avoid repeated and prolonged
s k i n c o n t a c t b y w e a r i n g r u b b e r o r s o l v e n t
impermeable gloves when handling the solvent or
m a t e r i a l w e t w i t h d r y c l e a n i n g s o l v e n t.
Wash
hands immediately after exposure with soap and
w a t e r a n d u s e a l a n o l i n b a s e d s k i n c r e a m to
p r e v e n t s k i n d r y i n g .
Do not use near open
flame or excessive heat.
Flash point of sol-
vent is 100°F (38°C).
E n s u r e t h a t v e n t i l a t i on
is adequate to reduce solvent vapor concentra-
tions below acceptable threshold limit values.
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