TUNING THE ENGINE
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15.5
Emptying the carburetor float chamber
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Danger
Fire hazard
Fuel is highly flammable.
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Never refuel the vehicle near open flames or burning cigarettes, and always switch off the engine first. Be careful that no
fuel is spilt, especially on hot vehicle components. Clean up spilt fuel immediately.
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Fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if the tank is overfilled. See the notes on refueling.
Warning
Danger of poisoning
Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Avoid contact between fuel and skin, eyes and clothing. Do not inhale fuel vapors. If fuel gets into your eyes, rinse immedi-
ately with water and contact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If fuel is swallowed, con-
tact a doctor immediately. Change clothing that has come into contact with fuel. Store fuel in a suitable canister according
to regulations and keep it out of the reach of children.
Warning
Environmental hazard
Improper handling of fuel is a danger to the environment.
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Do not allow fuel to get into the ground water, the ground, or the sewage system.
Info
Carry out this work with a cold engine.
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Turn handle
of the fuel tap to the
OFF
position. (Figure 500137-10
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Guide the hose coming down behind the engine into a suitable container.
Info
Water in the float chamber results in malfunctioning.
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Undo screw
(turn it counterclockwise) a few turns and drain the fuel from the
float chamber.
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Tighten screw
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15.6
Checking the basic position of the shift lever
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Sit on the vehicle in the riding position and determine the distance
between the
upper edge of your boot and the shift lever.
Gap between the shift lever and the top
of the boot
10… 20 mm (0.39… 0.79 in)
» If the distance does not meet the specifications:
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Adjust the basic position of the shift lever.
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15.7
Adjusting the basic position of the shift lever
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Remove screw
and remove shift lever
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