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Visual Check

  1. Remove air cleaner and check for any visible fuel leaks. Push airflow sensor plate down manually. Uniform resistance should be felt throughout travel after slight amount of free travel. No binding should be felt when sensor plate is released.
  2. Upward movement of sensor plate should be slow with slight resistance from control piston adjusting lever. No binding should be felt. Push airflow sensor plate down and hold briefly. Slight fuel seepage past control is acceptable.
NOTE: Raw gasoline fumes will be exposed during test procedure. DO NOT  allow fuel to flow onto engine or electrical parts or allow and open flame in area while testing fuel system components.