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FUEL SYSTEM
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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should be smooth throughout the operating range. If there
is any binding or sharp bends, the choke cable assembly
must be replaced.
NOTICE: Do not attempt to lubricate the choke
cable. Lubricant retains dirt on the moving parts
which will cause premature deterioration of the
cable.
NOTICE:
Fig. 3 Choke Cable Attachment
To decrease the risk of an ignition
spark which could ignite gasoline
from the fuel system and result in
personal injury, the negative(-) battery cable must
be removed from battery (refer to SAFETY section).
FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENT SER-
VICE AND REPLACEMENT
Choke Cable and Housing Removal
Tool List
Qty.
Open End Wrench, 10 mm ..........................................2
Open End Wrench, 7/8” ...............................................1
1.
Loosen the nuts (3) that secure the choke cable to
the choke cable bracket (5) (Ref. Fig. 3) (Ref. Fig. 4).
2.
Lift the choke cable and housing (2) clear of the
bracket and position it so that the bullet end of the
choke cable can be removed from the carburetor
choke plate (1).
Fig. 4 Choke Cable and Housing
3.
At the seat panel, remove the nut (6) and lock
washer (7) securing the outer cable to the bezel (8).
4.
Slide the nut and lock washer off the end of the
choke cable.
5.
Pull the choke cable out through the seat wrap.
6.
Remove the choke cable bezel (8) from the seat
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