BRP Evinrude E-TEC Series Service Manual page 141

Disassembly
All reed plate assembly and reed valve assem-
blies must be cleaned prior to reassembly. DO
NOT use strong carburetor cleaner or the hot
soaking tank method for cleaning.
Remove the reed valve retainer screws and
remove the assembly.
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1. Screws
Use caution to prevent damaging reed valve
assemblies.
NOTICE
DO NOT disassemble reed valve
assemblies. Damaged reed plates are not ser-
viceable and are replaced as an assembly.
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Inspection
Inspect the leaf plate assemblies for damage or
contamination:
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Leaf plates must not be distorted.
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Leaf valve must not be cracked or chipped.
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Leaf plate stops must not be distorted or loose.
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Leaf plate assemblies must be clean.
Inspect the intake manifold. All gasket surfaces
must be cleaned, smooth, and free of nicks. Use a
machinist's straight-edge and a feeler gauge to
check flatness in all directions. Surface must be
flat, ± 0.004 in. (0.10 mm).
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1. Straight-edge
Assembly
Remove old adhesive from reed valve retaining
screws.
Install gasket on reed plate assembly. DO NOT
use sealer on the gasket.
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