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ENGINE STARTING AID FLUID INJECTION SOLENOID CONTINUED

ACTION

LOCATION

ITEM

REMARKS

DISASSEMBLY - CONTINUED

WARNING

Ether burns easily. If engine starting aid is not properly installed, do not release ether in confined areas

or near open flame. Engine primer fluid cylinder is pressurized to expel ether when fluid injection

solenoid is activated. Do not heat engine primer fluid cylinder or place it In fire.

10. Bail (1) and engine

Base (3)

a. Unscrew by turning counterclockwise.

primer fluid (2)

b. Pull away from bottom of engine primer fluid (2).

11. Bail (1) and

Engine primer

Take out.

solenoid (4)

fluid (2)

12. Solenoid (4)

Bail (1)

Unhook and take off.

CAUTION

Do not remove gasket from solenoid unless inspection shows need for replacement.

Removal may damage parts.

13.

Gasket (5)

Using pocket knife, pry out.

CLEANING

NOTE

For more information on how to clean parts, go to General Maintenance Instructions (page 2-137).

WARNING

Electrical parts solvent cleaning compound (trichlorotrifluoroethane) is flammable, and reacts violently

with aluminum, titanium, barium, lithium, samarium, and sodium potassium. Cleaning compound fumes

displace air and it may be carcinogenic. Boiling point is 114F (460C). Do not wear jewelry. Wear

rubber gloves and use only in well ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes and do

not breathe vapors. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat. If you become dizzy while using

cleaning compound, get fresh air immediately and get medical aid. If contact with eyes is made, wash

your eyes with water and get medical aid immediately.

14.

Solenoid (4)

a. Using clean, dry rags dampened with

and gasket (5)

solvent cleaning compound, wipe clean.

b. Using clean, dry rags, wipe dry.

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