A vacuum operated fuel pump is used to supply fuel from the fuel tank to the carburetor. The pump is
necessary as the fuel cock is mounted lower than the carburetor fuel bowl. In addition, the pump assures
an adequate supply of fuel to the engine under the steepest climbing conditions as well as while running
across rough terrain.
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No. 2 carburetor
Fuel
Fuel pump
FUEL AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM 6-2
FUEL COCK
A valve is provided at the top of the fuel cock lever and can switch over to “OFF”, “ON” and “RES”.
With the valve “ON” (normal), the main passage opens. With the valve “OFF”, both holes close.
“ON” position
“RES” position
“ON”
WARNING:
Gasoline is very explosive. Extreme care must be taken.
Gaskets must be replaced with new ones to prevent fuel
leakage.
INSPECTION AND CLEANING
If the fuel strainer is dirty with sediment or rust, fuel will not
flow smoothly and loss in engine power may result. Clean the
fuel strainer with compressed air.
6-3 FUEL AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM
FUEL PUMP
Vacuum pulsations from the carburetor intake tract are used to operate the pump diaphragm. When
vacuum
pressure is applied, the spring forces the diaphragm back, pushing the fuel through the outlet to the
carburetor.
A series of check valves is used in the fuel flow route to allow the fuel to move in only one direction,
through the pump body.
is
applied to the diaphragm, fuel is drawn from the tank into the diaphragm’s chamber. As positive
Fuel from fuel cock
:ive
Negat
Fuel to carburetor
Positive
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FUEL PUMP INSPECTION
In case of fuel leak at fuel pump or air leak into the fuel line,
check the following items:
* Broken diaphragm
* Malfunction of check valve
* Loose screws on fuel pump
If any defect is found, replace the fuel pump assembly with a