Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 11. Department of Transportation |
Subtitle 14. MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION—VEHICLE INSPECTIONS |
Chapter 11.14.03. Safety Standards for Motorcycles |
Sec. 11.14.03.06. Fuel System
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The fuel system includes fuel tank, fuel pump, fuel valve, and necessary piping to carry the fuel from the tank to the carburetor.
Procedures: Reject Vehicle If: (1) Visually inspect the fuel tank, fuel tank supporting brackets and hardware, fuel tubing, clamps, vent hoses, fuel tank cap, fuel on/off valve, fuel filter, and carburetor. (1) Any part of system is not securely fastened.
(2) There is fuel leaking at any point in system.
(3) Fuel tank cap is missing.(2) Inspect for proper operation of choke, hand throttle, or accelerator. (4) Physical damage caused by aging to any of the components. (5) Choke, throttle, or accelerator do not function properly, that is, binding, roughness or failure to return to released position.