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Reed Valve Test

  1. Warm engine to normal operating temperature. Detach air hose from reed valve. Start engine and run at idle speed.
  2. Place finger over reed valve inlet and check that air is being drawn into valve. If no intake air is evident, replace reed valve.
  3. Raise engine speed to 1500 RPM. Check for exhaust gas leaks at reed valve inlet fitting. If exhaust is leaking, replace reed valve.