c. Inspection. Inspect the fuel line for cracks, dents, and kinks Inspect the fuel line for imbedded foreign matter.
Check the fuel line nuts for damaged or stripped threads.
d. Cleaning. Wash the fuel line in cleaning solvent and blow clean compressed air through it. Replace the fuel line if
punctured or cracked.
e. Installation.
(1) Connect the fuel line (18) with the fitting on the fuel line and tighten the nut securely.
(2) Connect the fuel line (18) with the fuel line fitting (15) on the fuel filter (13) and tighten the fuel line fitting nut
(16).
(3) Open the shutoff valves on the fuel tank and check the fuel line connections for leaks.
105. Air Cleaner
a. Removal.
(1) Remove the screws (5), nuts (1), and lockwashers (2) attaching the saddle bracket (4) to the mounting
bracket (3).
(2) Loosen the clamping bolt (9) and remove the air cleaner.
b. Disassembly.
(1) Loosen the saddle bracket screw (8) and remove the saddle bracket (4) from the air cleaner body (16).
(2) Loosen the hose clamp screws (12) and remove the hose clamps (11) and hose (13) from the clamping
elbow (10).
(3) Twist the air cleaner cup (18) counterclockwise and disconnect it from the air cleaner body (16).
(4) Lift out the vortex chamber (17) from the air cleaner cup (18).
c. lnspection. Inspect the vortex chamber (17), air cleaner cup (18), and air cleaner body (16), for dents, cracks, and
corrosion. Check all bolts and screws for stripped or damaged threads. Inspect the hose (13) for a swollen, damaged,
frayed, or corroded rubber cover. Hold the hose against a light and inspect the inside of the hose for breaks and
deteriorated rubber and cord. Replace the hose if swollen, cracked, or frayed. Inspect the hose clamps (11) for proper
tension. Inspect the square nuts (14) for stripped or damaged threads.
d. Cleaning. Wash all metal parts in cleaning solvent and wipe them dry with a soft absorbent cloth. See that the
bottom groove of the air cleaner cup is free from dirt and sediment.
e. Reassembly.
(1) Install the saddle bracket (4) on the air cleaner body (16) and tighten the screw (8).
(2) Install the vortex chamber (17) in the air cleaner cup (18).
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