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All Except TR7

  1. Ensure that air cleaner and engine are cold. Check position of flap valve in air cleaner snorkel. The valve should be against the cold air intake (hot air position).
  2. Start engine and run it until normal operating temperature is reached. Check operation of flap valve. It should move towards the hot air hose (cold air position).
Fig 1: Heated Air Intake System (Triumph TR7)
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