Section IX. MAINTENANCE OF FUEL SYSTEM

Section IX. MAINTENANCE OF FUEL SYSTEM

4-21. Description

a. The fuel tank (fig. 1-2) is mounted between the longitudinal members of the skid base at the fan end of the

engine. It incorporates a 3-way fuel source selector valve (1, fig. 2-4) to permit the engine to use the fuel from the fuel

tank or from an auxiliary source, whichever way the valve is operated. A fuel line connects the 3-way valve with the fuel

pump.

b. The diaphragm-type, engine-driven fuel pump (17, fig. 4-8) is operated by a lobe on the camshaft.. It is

mounted on the side of the

Spark plug

8. Fan guard

14. Primer lines

Overspeed governor

9. Engine speed governor

15. Throttle control cable

Engine lifting eye

10. Governor-to-throttle rod

16. Fuel strainer

Exhaust manifold

11. Magneto

17. Fuel pump

Shielded spark plug cables

12. Carburetor

18. Intake manifold

13. Choke control cable

19. Air intake hose

Radiator hose

Figure 4-8. Left side of engine, identifying components.

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