Intake Leak Test; General; Leak Tester; Parts List - Buell XB 2010 Service Manual

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INTAKE LEAK TEST

GENERAL

Do not allow open flame or sparks near propane. Propane
is extremely flammable, which could cause death or ser-
ious injury. (00521b)
Read and follow warnings and directions on propane
bottle. Failure to follow warnings and directions can result
in death or serious injury. (00471b)
NOTES
To prevent false readings, keep air cleaner cover installed
when performing test.
Do not direct propane into air cleaner; false readings will
result.

LEAK TESTER

PART NUMBER
HD-41417
PROPANE ENRICHMENT KIT

Parts List

Standard 14 oz. propane cylinder.
PROPANE ENRICHMENT KIT (Part No. HD-41417).

Tester Assembly

1.
See
Figure
4-47. Make sure valve knob (6) is closed (fully
clockwise).
2.
Screw valve assembly (5) onto propane bottle (1).

Tester Adjustment

1.
See
Figure
4-47. Press and hold trigger button (8).
2.
Slowly open valve knob (6) until pellet in flow gauge (7)
rises to between 5 and 10 SCFH on gauge.
3.
Release trigger button.
TOOL NAME
sm02629
9
7
5
1
2
1. Propane bottle
2. Nozzle
3. Copper tube
4. Hose
5. Valve assembly
6. Valve knob
7. Flow gauge
8. Trigger button
9. Hanger
Figure 4-47. Leak Tester

PROCEDURE

1.
Start engine.
2.
Warm up engine to operating temperature.
NOTE
Do not direct propane stream toward air cleaner. If propane
enters air cleaner, a false reading will be obtained.
3.
See
Figure
4-48. Aim nozzle toward possible sources of
leak such as intake manifold mating surfaces.
4.
See
Figure
4-47. Press and release trigger button (8) to
dispense propane. Tone of engine will change when pro-
pane enters source of leak. Repeat as necessary to detect
leak.
2010 XB Service: Fuel System 4-35
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