Kawasaki KX65 Motorcycle User Manual


 
FUEL SYSTEM 2-13
Carburetor
CAUTION
Do not use compressed air on an assembled carbu-
retor, the float may be deformed by the pressure.
Remove as many rubber or plastic parts from the
carburetor as possible before cleaning the carbu-
retor with a cleaning solution. This will prevent
damage or deterioration of the parts. Do not use
a strong carburetor cleaning solution which could
attack the plastic parts; instead, use a mild high
flash-point cleaning solution safe for plastic parts.
Do not use wire or any other hard instrument to
clean carburetor parts, especially jets, as they may
be damaged.
Immerse all the metal parts in a carburetor cleaning solu-
tion.
Rinse the parts in water.
After the parts are cleaned, dry them with compressed air.
Blow through the air and fuel passages with compressed
air.
Assemble the carburetor, and install it on the motorcycle.
Carburetor Inspection
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be ex-
plosive under certain conditions. Always stop the
engine and do not smoke. Make sure the area is
well-ventilated and free from any source of flame
or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot
light.
Remove the carburetor.
Before disassembling the carburetor, check the fuel level
(see Fuel Level Inspection).
If the fuel level is incorrect, inspect the rest of the carbu-
retor before correcting it.
Pull the carburetor cable to c heck that the throttle valve
[A] moves smoothly and returns by spring pressure.
If the throttle valve does not move smoothly. Replace the
carburetor.
Disassemble the carburetor.
Clean the carburetor.