Yamaha YZ125(P)/LC, Owner'S Service Manual

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SETTING
Symptom Setting Checking
0~1/4 throttle Use jet needle having a smaller Number of turns-back
→
*Hard breathing diameter. Correct properly
Speed down Overflow from carburetor
0~1/4 throttle Use jet needle having a larger
Poor acceleration diameter.
White smoke
Unstable at low speeds Lower jet needle clip position.
Pinking noise (1 groove down)
Turn in pilot air screw.
Poor response at extremely Reduce pilot jet calibration No. Dragging brake
low speed Turn out pilot air screw. Overflow from carburetor
If not effect, reverse the
above procedures.
Poor response in Raise jet needle clip position.
the range of low to If no effect, reverse the above
intermediate speeds procedures.
Poor response when Check overall settings. Check air cleaner for fouling.
throttle is opened quickly Use main jet having lower
calibration No.
Raise jet needle clip position.
(1 groove up)
If no effect, reverse the above
procedures.
Poor engine operation Turn in pilot air screw. Check throttle valve operation.
This should be taken simply for an example.
It is necessary to set the carburetor while
checking the operating conditions of the
engine and discoloration of spark plugs.
Normally, carburetor setting is made by
means of the main jet, jet needle clip position
(including one with 0.5 difference), pilot jet
and pilot air screw. If the result of setting is
still unsatisfactory, it is advisable to change
the diameter of the straight portion the jet
needle.
*In case of hard breathing, check the air vent hose for clogging.
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