Figure 4-17. Water Heated Intake Manifold

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Figure 4-18. Air Filter.

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c. Dry Type (Fig. 4-20). The dry-type air filter

a. The carburetor mixes fuel and air Into the correct

proportions for the most efficient use by the engine. The

passes the Incoming air through a filtering medium

carburetor also must constantly vary the mixture

before it enters the engine.

The filtering medium

proportions to meet the engine's needs as Its speed and

consists of oil-soaked copper mesh or replaceable

load requirements vary.

pleated paper, the latter being the most common.

b. The carburetor regulates engine speed and power

4-7. Carburetor. The carburetor will be discussed,

output.

system by system, In paragraphs 4-13 thru 4-24. It

serves the following basic functions:

c. The carburetor atomizes the fuel as it mixes it with

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Figure 4-17. Water Heated Intake Manifold

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