Section X. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM
4-22. General
4-23. Fuel Tank, Bracket, Fuel Strainer, and
The fuel system is of the gravity-flow-type. Fuel
Shutoff Valve
flows through the fuel valve and fuel strainer and is
delivered to the carburetor. An oil-bath-type air
a. Removal. Refer to figure 4-12 and remove the
fuel strainer and shutoff valve, fuel tank, and fuel
filter is provided to remove foreign matter from the
tank bracket.
intake air. This section contains the maintenance
instructions for the fuel system.
Figure 4-12. Fuel strainer, shutoff valve, fuel tank, and bracket, removal.
b. Cleaning and Inspection.
(4) Inspect the fuel strainer and shutoff valve
(1) Clean and dry all parts thoroughly.
for defective threads,
cracked strainer bowl
(2) Inspect the fuel tank for cracks, breaks,
distortion, and other damage.
distortion, and broken seams.
(5) Replace all defective parts.
(3) Inspect the bracket for cracks and
distortion.
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