FUEL SYSTEM
CS-271T
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4-7 Adjusting carburetor (continued)
2. Screw 2.5 mm limiter cap removal tool P/N
89801 CCW into center hole of limiter cap until
tab of the limiter cap just comes out of the locating
slot.
NOTE :
DO NOT COMPLETELY REMOVE LIMIT-
ER CAP FROM CARBURETOR!
If the first limiter cap is removed completely, the
second limiter cap can be misaligned while insert-
ing the cap removal tool.
3. Remove the limiter cap removal tool from the
limiter cap by turning the tool clockwise (CW),
leaving the limiter cap in place.
4. Screw 2.5 mm limiter cap removal tool P/N
89801 CCW into center hole of another limiter cap
until the limiter cap is removed from the mixture
needle completely. Remove the limiter cap from
limiter cap removal tool by turning CW, then screw
limiter cap removal tool into center hole of previous
limiter cap to remove completely.
5. Turn L and H mixture needle CW until lightly
seated, then turn both mixture needles CCW for
initial setting as follows :
L mixture needle : 2, H mixture needle : 2 7/8
NOTE :
If needles are forced during seating, dam-
age to carburetor may occur.
6. Remove air cleaner cover and air filter to expose
Idle adjust screw and throttle plate. Turn Idle adjust
screw CCW and set the screw until the tip just con-
tacts the throttle plate. Then turn Idle adjust screw
7/8 turn CW. Reinstall air filter and air cleaner cov
-
er.
NOTE :
The initial carburetor settings for Idle ad-
just screw, L and H mixture needles are intended
to start and run the engine before final carburetor
adjustments are made to conform the unit to meet
Emission Regulations. The actual number of turns
needed for engine operation may vary.