Table 3-2. Troubleshooting -- Continued

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4. Gasket

1. Nut

2. Bail assembly

5. Strainer element

6. Fuel stpiner head

9. Fuel bowl

Figure 3-3.

Fuel strainer.

Table 3-2. Troubleshooting -- Continued

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

ENGINE -- Continued

Operate hand primer lever on fuel pump.

Step 7.

Crank engine. Engine should start if trouble due due to empty fuel lines cause by extended period of idle-

ness,

3. ENGINE STARTS BUT THEN STOPS.

Step 1.

Check for insufficient fuel supply.

Refill empty or low fuel tank.

Step 2.

Check for water or dirt in fuel bowl.

Service the fuel strainer.

Turn the fuel selector valve to the OFF position.

Loosen the nut (1, fig. 3-3) on the bail asseembly (9) and l wiag the bail l eide.

Remove the fuel bowl (9), gasket (4) and empty the fuel bowl contents. Wipe the fuel bowl out with a clean

cloth.

Remove the strainer element (6) and inspect it for contamination. Replace l contaminated strainer element.

Install l trainer element (5) in fuel l trainer head (6).

Install gacket (4) and fuel bowl (9) in fuel strainer head.

Swing bail (9) under the fuel bowl and tighten the nut (1).

Turn the fuel selector valve to the ON position.

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