Vacuum Supply Test
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- Disconnect vacuum hose at speed control servo. Install vacuum gauge to disconnected vacuum hose. Start engine and observe gauge. Vacuum reading should be a minimum of 10 in. Hg. Turn engine off. Vacuum should continue to hold at a minimum of 10 in. Hg.
- If vacuum is not as specified, check for kinked or leaking vacuum lines, defective check valve, defective vacuum reservoir and/or poor engine performance. If no problems are found, check speed control servo. See SPEED CONTROL SERVO TEST under TESTING.