General information and precautions (Peugeot 106)

The fuel system consists of a fuel tank mounted under the rear of the car, a mechanical fuel pump and a carburettor. The fuel pump is operated by an eccentric on the camshaft and is mounted on the rear of the cylinder head. The air cleaner contains a disposable paper filter element and incorporates a flap valve air temperature control system; this allows cold air from the outside of the car and warm air from the exhaust manifold, to enter the air cleaner in the correct proportions.

The fuel pump lifts fuel from the fuel tank via a filter, which is mounted underneath the vehicle and supplies it to the carburettor via an anti-percolation chamber. The antipercolation chamber ensures that the supply of fuel to the carburettor is kept at a constant pressure and is free of air bubbles. Excess fuel is returned from the anti-percolation chamber to the fuel tank.

Mixture enrichment for cold starting is by a cable-operated choke control.

Refer to Section 17 for information on the exhaust system.

Warning: Many of the procedures in this Chapter require the removal of fuel lines and connections, which may result in some fuel spillage. Before carrying out any operation on the fuel system, refer to the precautions given in "Safety first!" at the beginning of this manual and follow them implicitly. Petrol is a highly dangerous and volatile liquid and the precautions necessary when handling it cannot be overstressed.

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