General Precautions
1. Know the importance of periodic maintenance. a Every service item in the periodic maintenance list must be performed. b Failing to item can cause the engine to run poorly and increase exhaust emissions. 2. Listen to the customers comments carefully. Always determine exactly what the customer complaint is, if any, and verify it before proceeding with repairs. 3. Determine if you have an engine or emission system problem. a Engine problems are usually not caused by the emission control...
Under Hood
Check that there is sufficient fluid in the tank. Check that the coolant level is between the FULL and LOW lines on the see-through reservoir. a Check that the front of the radiator is clean and not blocked with leaves, dirt or bugs. b Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rot or loose connections. Check that the electrolyte level of all battery cells is between the upper and lower level lines on the case. If level is low, and distilled water only. 27. BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID LEVELS a Check that...
Replace Fuel Filter
a Using SST, remove the fuel filter located on the intake manifold . Put a light coat of fuel on the gasket. Hand tighten ONLY. DO NOT use a wrench to tighten the filter. c After installing, bleed air from fuel filter by operating the priming pump. Turn the priming pump knob counterclockwise to free it. Loosen the fuel filter bleeder plug and operate the priming pump plunger until no air bubbles come out of the plug. d After bleeding air, check for fuel leaks. Lock the priming pump plunger and...
Hot Engine Operations
a Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature. b Stop the engine and remove the valve cover. c Adjust the valve clearance. Use a feeler gauge to measure between the valve stem and rocker arm. Loosen the lock nut and turn the adjusting screw to set the proper clearance. Hold the adjusting screw in position and tighten the lock nut. Recheck the clearance. The feeler gauge should move with a very slight drag. Valve clearance Intake 0.20 mm 0.008 in. All vacuum lines connected i.e., Al, EGR...