Volkswagen Beetle 1972 Maintenance And Repair Manual page 19

c. Pull any spark plug cable from
distributor cap terminal Hold the
cable with pliers by the insula¬
tion. about Vi inch from terminal
on cap while cranking engine
Check for strong arcing sparks
If no spark or weak spark, trou¬
bleshoot ignition system as di¬
rected in paragraph 2 above If
spark is O K . go to step d
WARNING
Be extremely careful when dis¬
connecting fuel lines. Be sure
engine is cold Do not smoke
Keep open flame away
NOTE
Be careful when removing fuel
line clamp After installing fuel
line, have clamp replaced as soon
as possible
d Pull fuel line off carburetor Hold
line in a container and have some¬
one turn engine over with starter
If fuel is not present, go to step e.
If fuel is present, install fuel line
on carburetor Have dealer check
carburetor.
WARNING
Remove fuel container to a safe
area
e. Clean fuel pump filter See Fuel
Pump Filter, page 60 Go to step f
f. Install fuel line on carburetor and
try to start car If car will not
start, have dealer check fuel sys¬
tem
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