4.6
CARBURETION
MIKUNI TM 38
CARBURETOR OVERVIEW
The advantages of the TM flatslide system include improved
throttle response and a significant reduction in throttle effort
due to rack style carbs and the use of cable cam. The
following are the main components of TM carburetors and the
functions of each components.
Pilot Air Jet
(A): The pilot air jet controls the amount of air
entering the engine in the idle circuit. The pilot air jet size is
imprinted on it. Bigger pilot air jets allow more air to enter,
leaning the idle mixture. If engine loads up at idle, first try
turning fuel screw in. If not correct, try larger pilot air jet.
Starter Jet
(B): The starter jet's function is to meter fuel
entering the engine when choked. Larger numbered starter jets
pass more fuel, therefore more fuel will enter the system when
jetting to a larger size. Like the pilot air jet, the jet size is
imprinted.
Jet Needle
(C): The jet needle performs the same functions as
on Mikuni VM carburetors. However, the needles in the TM-
38 carburetors are longer and are not interchangeable with
VM needles. To raise or lower the needle, remove the top cap
(D) and loosen the 2.5mm Allen screw holding the needle in
place. Reach inside with a long nose pliers and pull the needle
out. The C-clip can then be adjusted for the desired effect.
Needle Jet
(D): The needle jet is press fit into carbs and is not
replaceable.
Piston Valve or Throttle Valve
): The throttle valve controls
the rate of engine air intake by moving up and down inside the
main bore. At small throttle openings, air flow control is
performed chiefly by the cutaway. By controlling air flow the
negative pressure over the needle valve is regulated, in turn
varying the fuel flow
Main Jet and Pilot Jet
(F): The main jets (hex) and pilot jets
(air bleed type) are identical in style and function as the
Mikuni VM carbs. There is washer on main jet that is staked
and should not come out. The part numbers for main jets and
pilot jets are the same as Mikuni VM round slide carburetors.
Fuel Screw
(G): The fuel screw controls the low speed air/
fuel mixture at idle. Turning the fuel screw out makes the
mixture richer and can be adjusted up to five turns out.
Float/Needle & Seat Assembly
(H): The float/needle & seat
are sold as an assembly and cannot be replaced as individual
Summary of Contents for SUPERSPORT 2006
Page 48: ...NOTES SPECIFICATIONS 1 48...
Page 55: ...2 7 GENERAL SAE TAP DRILL SIZES METRIC TAP DRILL SIZES DECMIAL EQUIVALENTS...
Page 60: ...2 12 GENERAL SPECIAL TOOLS...
Page 61: ...2 13 GENERAL...
Page 62: ...2 14 GENERAL...
Page 106: ...4 18 CARBURETION...
Page 139: ...6 27 ENGINE 340 550 ENGINE REBUILDING 10 11 3 4 12 13 5 2 14 1 16 15 16 9 17 6 7 8...
Page 156: ...7 12 CLUTCHING 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 18 17 10 8 9 13 12 11 15 16 14...
Page 192: ...8 20 FINAL DRIVE...
Page 200: ...10 2 FRONT SUSPENSION STEERING FUSION IQ RMK 600 RMK Fusion 14 78...
Page 201: ...10 3 FRONT SUSPENSION STEERING EDGE RMK Apply Polaris All Season Grease to all zerks...
Page 202: ...10 4 FRONT SUSPENSION STEERING 42 5 EDGE Apply Polaris All Season Grease to all zerks...
Page 203: ...10 5 FRONT SUSPENSION STEERING WIDETRAK Apply Polaris All Season Grease to all zerks...
Page 244: ...11 28 REAR SUSPENSION...
Page 256: ...12 12 CHASSIS HOOD...
Page 282: ...13 26 ELECTRICAL...
Page 288: ...13 32 ELECTRICAL...
Page 289: ...14 1 WIRE DIAGRAM 2006 600 FUSION HO HOOD...
Page 290: ...14 2 WIRE DIAGRAM 2006 HO RMK HOOD...
Page 291: ...14 3 WIRE DIAGRAM 600 HO FUSION RMK CHASSIS...
Page 292: ...14 4 WIRE DIAGRAM 600 HO FUSION RMK CHASSIS CALL OUTS...
Page 293: ...14 5 WIRE DIAGRAM 700 900 ENGINE...
Page 294: ...14 6 WIRE DIAGRAM 700 900 ENGINE AND ENGINE CALL OUTS...
Page 295: ...14 7 WIRE DIAGRAM 700 900 CHASSIS...
Page 297: ...14 9 WIRE DIAGRAM 340 550 FUJI FAN ENGINE CHASSIS...
Page 298: ...14 10 WIRE DIAGRAM 500 FUJI ENGINE CHASSIS...
Page 299: ...14 11 WIRE DIAGRAM 500 600 IBERTY ENGINE CHASSIS...