Roadwheel check (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
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Check the wheel rims for distortion, damage and excessive run-out. Also make sure that the balance weights are secure with no obvious signs that any are missing.
Check the torque of the wheel bolts.
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Fuel tank - removal and refitting
The procedures are the same as described
in Part A of this Chapter for carburettor
engines, but in addition disconnect the fuel
tank-to-fuel pump hose from the rear face of
the tank. ...
Ignition system - testing
Note: Refer to the precautions given in
Section 1 before proceeding.
Contact breaker ignition system
1 By far the majority of breakdown and
running troubles are caused by faults in the
ignition s ...
