Exhaust Emissions System - EVAP: Operation
Expanded fuel, caused by high ambient temperatures, is collected in the expansion tank. This fuel is returned to main tank by venting action as fuel is used from main tank.
Fuel vapors produced in fuel tank pass through a vent line to a carbon canister where they are stored in the activated charcoal in the canister. A second vent line connects carbon canister to air cleaner.
When engine is running, intake vacuum draws fresh air through carbon canister. This fresh air mixes with fuel vapors and is drawn into intake system where it enters the combustion chambers and is burned. On air-cooled models fresh air is blown through charcoal canister from blower housing to aid in purging action.