FUEL SYSTEM 2-13
Carburetor
CAUTION
Do not use compressed air on an assembled carbu-
retor, the float may be deformed by the pressure.
Remove as many rubber or plastic parts from the
carburetor as possible before cleaning the carbu-
retor with a cleaning solution. This will prevent
damage or deterioration of the parts. Do not use
a strong carburetor cleaning solution which could
attack the plastic parts; instead, use a mild high
flash-point cleaning solution safe for plastic parts.
Do not use wire or any other hard instrument to
clean carburetor parts, especially jets, as they may
be damaged.
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Immerse all the metal parts in a carburetor cleaning solu-
tion.
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Rinse the parts in water.
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After the parts are cleaned, dry them with compressed air.
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Blow through the air and fuel passages with compressed
air.
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Assemble the carburetor, and install it on the motorcycle.
Carburetor Inspection
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be ex-
plosive 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.
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Remove the carburetor.
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Before disassembling the carburetor, check the fuel level
(see Fuel Level Inspection).
If the fuel level is incorrect, inspect the rest of the carbu-
retor before correcting it.
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Pull the carburetor cable to c heck that the throttle valve
[A] moves smoothly and returns by spring pressure.
If the throttle valve does not move smoothly. Replace the
carburetor.
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Disassemble the carburetor.
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Clean the carburetor.
