5-8
CARB
CARBURETORS
NOTE:
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2
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a. Remove the carburetor assembly.
b. Check the needle valve seat and needle
valve.
c. If either is worn, replace them as a set.
d. If both are fine, adjust the float level by slight-
ly bending the float tang
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.
e. Install the carburetor assembly.
f. Measure the fuel level again.
g. Repeat steps (a) to (f) until the fuel level is
within specification.
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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE
POSITION SENSOR
SBefore adjusting the throttle position sensor,
the engine idling speed should be properly ad-
justed.
SWhen installing the throttle position sensor,
adjust its angle according to the r/min which
are displayed on the tachometer.
Refer to the adjustment procedure below.
1. Check:
Sthrottle position sensor
a. Disconnect the throttle position sensor cou-
pler.
b. Remove the throttle position sensor from the
carburetor.
c. Connect the pocket tester (Ω 1k) to the
throttle position sensor.
Tester positive lead ! Blue terminal
Tester negative lead !
Black/Blue terminal
d. Check the throttle position sensor maximum
resistance.
Out of specification ! Replace the throttle
position sensor.
Throttle position sensor
maximum resistance
4.0 X 6.0 kΩ at 20_C (68_F)
(Blue – Black/Blue)
e. Install the throttle position sensor onto the
carburetor.
f. Connect the pocket tester (Ω 1k) to the
throttle position sensor.
Tester positive lead ! Yellow
Tester negative lead ! Black/Blue
g. While slowly opening the throttle, check that
the throttle position sensor resistance is
within the specified range.