FUEL SYSTEM 2-11

OFor KEIHIN carburetor, measure the float height tilting Carburetor Removal
the carburetor so that the tang on the float just touch
% the needle rod in the float valve. ÂWARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammabte and can be
Float Height Measurernent (KEIHIN Carburetor) explosive under certain conditions. Always stop the
engine and do not smoke. Make sure the area is well
ventilated and free from any source of flame or
sparks; thís includas anv appliance with a pilot light.
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OTurn the fuel tap to the OFF position and puli the fuel
2 hose off the tap.
O Place a suitable container beneath the carburetor.
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ODrain the fuel from the fioat bowl by remove the drain

O Loosen the clamps, and remove the carburetor from

the end of the air cleaner duct, and then pull it out of
the carburetor holder.
OUnscrew the carburetor cap, and pull out the throttte
valve asembly.
1 . Float Bowl Mating Surface 4. Float Height
2. Needle Rod 5. Float Valve
3. Float

Fuel System Clean

ÂWARNING
Gasoline is extremaly flammeble end can be
explosiva under certain conditions. Always stop the
engine and do not smoke. Make sure the area is well
ventilated and free from any source of flame or
sparks: this includes any appliance with a pilot light.

O Place a suitable container beneath the carburetor. A. Carburetor Cap B. Throttle Vaive
OTurn the fuel tap to the OFF position.
ORemove the drain plug from the bottom of the float
CAUTION
bowl and and check for water or dirt in the fuel.
If the throttle valve is not removed from the cable,
wrap it in a clean cloth to avoid damage.

OAfter removing the carburetor, push a clean, lintfree towel

into the carburetor holder and the air eleaner duct to keep
dirt or Other foreign material from entering.

AWARNING
tf dirt or dust is allowed to pass through into the
carburetore the throttle may become stuck, possibly
causing an accident.

A. Drain Plug CAUTION

any water or dift comes out, clean the carburetor, If dirt gets through into the engine, excessive engine
fuel tap and fue' tank (see Fuel Tank). wear and possibly engine damage Will occur.
Olnstaii the drain piug secureiy.

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