3-22 FUEL SYSTEM
Carburetor
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Disassemble the carburetor and clean all the m etal parts
in a carburetor cleaning solution.
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Rinse the parts in water and dry them with compressed
air.
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Blow through the air and fuel passages with compressed
air.
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Remove the float valve, spray cleaning solution from the
valve seating surface into the fuel passage, and clean the
strainer (press-fitted) with compressed air [A].
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Assemble the carburetor (see Carburetor Assembly).
Carburetor Inspection
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be ex-
plosive under certain conditions. Turn the ignition
switch OFF. 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 (see Carburetor Removal).
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Before disassembling the carburetors, check t he fuel level
(see Fuel Level Inspection).
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Turn the throttle cable pulley [A] to check that the throttle
butterfly valves [B] move smoothly and return back with
the spring tension.
If the throttle valves do not move smoothly, replace the
carburetor.
