Air switching valve operation test
Refer to the Air suction system damage inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Air switching valve unit test
Remove the air switching valve (see Air switching valve removal in the Engine Top End chapter).
Set the hand tester [A] to the x Ω range and connect it to the air switching valve terminals as shown.
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- Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394
Air switching valve resistance:
- Standard: 18-22 Ω at 20°C (68°F)
★ If the resistance reading is except the specified value, replace it with a new one.
Connect the 12 V battery [A] to the air switching valve terminals as shown.
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Blow the air to the inlet air duct [A], and make sure does not flow the blown air from the outlet air ducts [B].
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Disconnect the 12 V battery.
Blow the air to the inlet air duct [A] again, and make sure flow the blown air from the outlet air ducts [B].
★ If the air switching valve dose not operate as described, replace it with a new one.
Note. To check air flow through the air switching valve, just blow through the air cleaner hose [C].
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