3) Carburetor Sockets - Rotax 912 Series Maintenance Manual

3.4.3)
Effectivity 912/914 Series
Edition 1 / Rev. 0
BRP-Rotax
Maintenance Manual
Carburetor sockets
See Figs. 73-29, 73-30, 73-31 and 73-32.
The carburetor attachment on the engine is designed to ensure that it
can be securely fixed to the intake manifold with carburetor sockets (4).
See 73-00-00 sec. 3.1.
In addition to chemical strain due to fuel and UV radiation, the
carburetor socket is also subject to stress as a result of vibration.
Tightening the attachment clamp (12) too firmly can also cause
damage to the sockets and distance sleeve (11). Tightening torque 2.5
Nm (22 in.lb).
Compress carburetor socket in the area of the carburetor connection
to allow easier detection of existing cracks (7) and (9). Also pay
particular attention to the area of the inner diameter (8).
▲ WARNING: If cracks are suspected, fit a new carburetor socket.
See SB-912-030 and
distortion on the carburetor flange", latest issue.
SB-914-019,"Cracks, wear and
73-00-00
May 01/2007
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