CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
• ADJUST T H E I D L E SPEED A F T E R
A S S E M B L I N G :
NOTE
The carburetor is factory pre-set and
pilot adjustment is not necessary except
after overhauling.
Before installing the carburetor, t u r n the pilot
screw 2 t u r n o u t f r o m seated lightly position.
CAUTION
Damage to the pilot screw seat will occur
if the pilot screw is tightened against
the seat.
Warm up the engine to operating temperature.
Stop and go driving for ten minutes should
be sufficient.
A t t a c h a tachometer.
Adjust the idle speed w i t h the t h r o t t l e stop
screw.
I D L E SPEED: 1.200 ± 100 rpm
Screw the pilot screw in gradually until the
engine stops.
T u r n the pilot screw 1 t u r n o u t f r o m this
position.
Start the engine and readjust the idle speed
if necessary.
• HIGH ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT
The carburetor must be adjusted for high
altitude riding 2,000 m (6,500 ft.)
S T A N D A R D S E T T I N G :
2,000 m (6,500 ft.) max.
HIGH A L T I T U D E S E T T I N G :
1.500 m (5,000 ft.) min.
High altitude carburetor adjustment is done
as follows:
1. T u r n the pilot screw clockwise 1/4 t u r n
from the factory pre-set position.
2. Start the engine and adjust the idle speed to
1,200 ± 100 rpm w i t h the t h r o t t l e stop
screw.
NOTE
Adjust the idle speed at high altitude to
ensure proper high altitude operation.
CAUTION
Sustained operation at lower altintde
than 1,500 m (5,000 ft.) with high
altitude setting position, may cause
engine overheating and engine damage.
Return the pilot screw to the factor)'
pre-set position and readjust the idle
speed to 1,200 ± J 00 rpm.
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Date of Issue: December, 1977
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