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POWERTRAIN COMPONENTS___________________
CARBURETOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Removal
Remove seat/helmet box assembly.
Remove fuel inlet line
Loosen the clamp between carburetor and air box and remove intake duct.
Remove plug from fuel overflow/discharge hose and drain any remaining fuel into a safe
container.
Disconnect enrichment valve pigtail.
Disconnect throttle cable.
Remove carburetor-mounting bolts and carefully remove carburetor.
Installation
Upon ensuring that all wiring and cables are safely tucked away, carefully position
carburetor over engine intake runner and start the mounting bolts. DO NOT TIGHTEN
AT THIS TIME for Flash, hurricane and venus models..
Connect throttle cable and enrichment valve pigtail.
Ensure that fuel overflow/discharge hose plug is in place and secure.
Firmly snug carburetor mounting bolts. DO NOT OVERTORQUE.
Slide intake duct over carburetor throat and tighten clamp.
Connect fuel inlet line.
(before installing seat/helmet box assembly, attempt to start the vehicle. It will take
several seconds, as the fuel bowl must fill. As the vehicle starts, closely inspect all joints
to ensure proper fit and seal.)
Install seat/helmet box assembly.