KTM 250 SX-F 2005, Repair Manual

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8-3
Dismounting and mounting the carburetor
NOTE: clean the motorcycle thoroughly before you start to work on the
carburetor.
– Remove the seat and tank with the spoilers.
– Remove the carburetor cover
1
.
– Loosen the 2 nuts
2
and disconnect both throttle cables from the
carburetor.
– Loosen the 2 hose clamps
3
and
4
.
– Loosen the socket connection on the throttle sensor.
– Unscrew the hot start control
5
.
– Pull the carburetor out of the connection boot and remove from the
left side.
– To mount the carburetor, insert in the connection boot and attach
with the hose clamps. Make sure the carburetor is mounted
vertically.
– Attach/Adjust both throttle cables and check the throttle grip for
smooth operation.
– Connect the throttle sensor connector, screw in the hot start control.
– Run the carburetor vent hoses through the retainer on the rear of the
engine.
– Start the engine and check whether the carburetor functions
properly. Turn the handlebar all the way to the left and right; the
engine speed should not change. If it does, check whether the
throttle cables are installed correctly.
1
2
2
3
4
5