Yamaha XJR1300(L) 99, Service Manual

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CARB
CARBURETORS
NOTE:
NOTE:
EAS00489
2. Measure:
float height
a
Out of specification Adjust.
Float height
21.3 23.3 mm
a. Hold the carburetor upside down.
b. Measure the distance from the mating sur-
face of the float chamber (with the gasket re-
moved) to the top of the float.
The float arm should rest on the needle valve
without depressing it.
c. If the float height is not within specification,
inspect the needle valve seat and needle
valve.
d. If either the needle valve seat or needle valve
is worn, replace them both.
e. If both the needle valve seat and needle
valve are fine, adjust the float height by bend-
ing the float tang
1 .
f. Check the float height again.
3. Install:
piston valve
piston valve spring
vacuum chamber cover
4. Install:
connecting bracket
After installing the connecting bracket, check
that the throttle cable lever and starter plunger
link operate smoothly.