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CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE
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CHECKING THE FLOAT LEVEL
(FLOAT HEIGHT)
Remove the carburettor and the float
chamber. Tilt the carburettor so that the
fl oat touches the fl oat needle valve without
pressing it too hard.
In this position the fl oat edge should be
parallel with the fl oat chamber sealing
surface (see fi gure).
If the fl oat height does not correspond to
the nominal value, check the fl oat needle
valve and if necessary replace it.
If the needle valve is in working order,
adjust the fl oat height by bending fl oat
lever
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Fit the fl oat chamber, install the carburettor
and adjust the idle speed.
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COOLANT
The level of the coolant must be checked
when the engine is cold. Use the following
procedure:
•
Unscrew cap
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and visually check the
level of the liquid. When the engine is
cold, the radiator fi ns should be immersed
in the liquid for about 10 mm.
•
Top up if the coolant does not cover the
radiator fi ns (see table on page 24).
The capacity of the circuit is shown in the
table on page 17.
WARNING
To avoid scalds, never unscrew the radiator
fi ller cap when the engine is hot.
WARNING
Check the liquid level after every use.
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