Fuel/Lubrication This section has been organized for servicing the fuel system. The technician should use discretion and sound judgment when removing/disassembling and assembling/ installing components.
! WARNING Whenever any maintenance or inspection is made on a fuel system when there may be fuel leakage, there should be no welding, smoking, open flames, etc., in the area.
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5. Unscrew the carburetor cap; then lift the cap removing the throttle valve, spring, and jet needle. Account for a gasket, a needle clip plate, and a needle clip.
Carburetor REMOVING
1. Turn the gas tank valve to the OFF position; then disconnect the gas hose from the carburetor.
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6. Disconnect the choke assembly connector; then remove the carburetor.
CD590
2. Disconnect the float chamber drain hose and the vent hose from the carburetor. 3. Loosen the air intake boot clamp.
YT222
DISASSEMBLING
1. Remove the two Phillips-head screws securing the choke assembly; then remove the assembly. Account for the washers and the O-ring.
YT260
4. Remove the cap screws securing the carburetor to the intake manifold; then remove the carburetor. Account for the spacer and O-rings.
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2. Remove the Phillips-head screws securing the float chamber; then remove the chamber. Account for the seal and the washers.
