Service manual
SERVICE
MANUAL
-
1975
SCORPION
BRUT
FLOAT SYSTEM (FIG.
2-7)
1.
This
system
operates
to
maintain
a
constant
fuel
level
in
the
bowl.
2.
The
fuel
flows
from
the
fuel
pump
between
the
needle
valve
and
valve
seat
into
the
float
chamber.
3.
When
the
buoyancy
of
the
floats
overcomes
the
fuel
pressure,
the
needle
valve
closes,
shutting
off
the
fuel
supply.
4.
If
the
fuel
level
becomes
too
high,
excessive
fuel
l
eaves
the
nozzle
enrich
-
ing
the
mix-
ture.
5.
Too
low
fuel
level
results
in
a
lean
mixture.
FUEL
OUTLETS
FIG. 2-10
PUMP DIAPHRAGM
2-6
NEEDLE
VALVE
FLOAT
FLOAT
ARM
NEEDLE
JET
RETAINER
NEEDLE
VALVE
FIG. 2-7
)
FIG. 2-8
FIG. 2-9










