Yamaha YFM45FAR, Service Manual

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CARB
CARBURETOR
ADJUSTING THE FUEL LEVEL
1.Measure:
●
Fuel level
a
Out of specification
→
Adjust.
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Measurement and adjustment steps:
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Place the machine on a level surface.
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Connect the fuel level gauge 1 to the drain
pipe 2 .
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Loosen the drain screw 3 .
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Hold the gauge vertically next to the float
chamber line.
●
Measure the fuel level
a
with the gauge.
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If the fuel level is incorrect, adjust the fuel
level.
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Remove the carburetor.
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Check the valve seat and needle valve.
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If either is worn, replace them both.
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If both are fine, adjust the float level by
bending the float tang
4 slightly.
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Install the carburetor.
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Recheck the fuel level.
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Fuel level:
4.0 ~ 5.0 mm (0.16 ~ 0.20 in)
Above the float chamber mating
surface
Fuel level gauge:
P/N. YM-01312-A, 90890-01312