diff --git a/src/ui/test_leak/test_leak.py b/src/ui/test_leak/test_leak.py
index 135e2be..2f45859 100644
--- a/src/ui/test_leak/test_leak.py
+++ b/src/ui/test_leak/test_leak.py
@@ -30,13 +30,6 @@ class Test_Leak(Test_Test):
         # Connect to the tecna_error_signal to handle connection issues
         self.components[self.tester_component].tecna_error_signal.connect(self.handle_modbus_error)
 
-    def _test_output_sequence(self, step):
-        """Sets the first digital output of the usb_586x based on the step type."""
-        if step.step_type == "test_freefall_leak":
-            self.set_digital_out("first_output", 1) # Set high
-        else:
-            self.set_digital_out("first_output", 0) # Set low
-
     def show_instruction(self):
         dialog=Dialog()
         dialog.setCentralWidget(Test_Instructions_Reminder(recipe=self.parent.recipe,bench_name=self.parent.config.machine_id))
@@ -54,6 +47,8 @@ class Test_Leak(Test_Test):
         self.stop_b.setEnabled(False)
 
     def start_test(self):
+        if self.step.step_type == "test_freefall_leak":
+            self.set_digital_out("first_output", 1) # Set high
         # print extra labels
         if self.step.step_type == "leak_1":
             self.parent.print_extra_labels()
@@ -95,7 +90,6 @@ class Test_Leak(Test_Test):
 
 
     def start(self, recipe=None, step=None, pieces=None):
-        self._test_output_sequence(step) # Call with the step object
         # TESTING
         if "--test-leak" in sys.argv:
             self.simulate = True
@@ -191,33 +185,10 @@ class Test_Leak(Test_Test):
 
                 self.display_text(text="USARE IL SISTEMA DI FLUSSAGGIO. AL TERMINE POSIZIONARE IL PEZZO PER LA PROVA TENUTA")
 
-                # Show placeholder image for free-fall: PERVIETÀ.png
-                pervieta_path_candidates = [
-                    "config/warning_images/generic/PERVIETÀ.png",
-                    "config/warning_images/generic/PERVIETA.png",
-                    "config/warning_images/generic/pervieta.png",
-                ]
-                img_path = next((p for p in pervieta_path_candidates if os.path.exists(p)), None)
-                if img_path is not None:
-                    super().visualize(None, img=QPixmap(img_path))
-                else:
-                    # Fallbacks: try the older instruction image or default
-                    try:
-                        instr_folder = (self.config.get("machine", {}) or {}).get("instruction_folder", getattr(self.config, "machine_id", "")).strip() or getattr(self.config, "machine_id", "")
-                    except Exception:
-                        instr_folder = getattr(self.config, "machine_id", "")
-                    ff_img = None
-                    for ext in ("png", "jpg", "jpeg"):
-                        candidate = f"config/instruction_images/{instr_folder}/free_fall.{ext}"
-                        if os.path.exists(candidate):
-                            ff_img = candidate
-                            break
-                    if ff_img is not None:
-                        super().visualize(None, img=QPixmap(ff_img))
-                    else:
-                        super().visualize(None, img=self.status_imgs_full[None])
+                # Show placeholder image for free-fall
+                super().visualize(None, img=self.status_imgs_full[None])
             else:
-                # If the recipe contains a Free Fall test, show the PERVIETÀ image as default even on Leak steps
+                # If the recipe contains a Free Fall test, show a default image even on Leak steps
                 try:
                     has_free_fall = any(getattr(s, "step_type", None) == "test_freefall_leak" for s in (self.parent.cycle_steps or []))
                 except Exception:
@@ -228,17 +199,8 @@ class Test_Leak(Test_Test):
                     self._free_fall_img_scale = 1.75
                     # Keep normal Leak instruction text
                     self.display_text(text="COLLEGARE GLI ATTACCHI PNEUMATICI E PREMERE START PER INIZIARE LA PROVA TENUTA")
-                    # Load PERVIETÀ image with fallbacks
-                    pervieta_path_candidates = [
-                        "config/warning_images/generic/PERVIETÀ_2.png",
-                        "config/warning_images/generic/PERVIETA_2.png",
-                        "config/warning_images/generic/pervieta_2.png",
-                    ]
-                    img_path = next((p for p in pervieta_path_candidates if os.path.exists(p)), None)
-                    if img_path is not None:
-                        super().visualize(None, img=QPixmap(img_path))
-                    else:
-                        super().visualize(None, img=self.status_imgs_full[None])
+                    # Load default image
+                    super().visualize(None, img=self.status_imgs_full[None])
                 else:
                     # Ensure Free Fall mode is disabled for other steps
                     self._free_fall_mode = False