Checking The Needle Jet; Checking The Float Needle Valve; Checking/Adjusting The Float Level; Checking/Adjusting The Throttle Slide Opening - KTM 450 EXC-R EU Repair Manual

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31/CARBURETOR

Checking the needle jet

Checking the float needle valve

Checking/adjusting the float level

Checking/adjusting the throttle slide opening

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The basic setting of the throttle slide controls the time at which injection begins at the accelerator pump and the basic setting
of the throttle valve sensor.
Use a new jet needle as a gauge. Apply a marking
step
at a distance of
Specification
Distance
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The marking should come off completely when cleaned away.
700053-10
Insert the marked jet needle into the needle jet being tested. Push the two pieces
together carefully.
Check the needle jet.
»
If marking
Change the needle jet.
700054-10
Check the float needle valve including the valve seat for deposits or wear.
»
If there are deposits or wear:
Clean the valve seat. Clean or change the float needle valve.
Carburetor cleaner (
Check the float needle valve for wear and the sealing areas of indentations.
»
If the sealing area is damaged or if there is wear:
Change the float needle valve.
700057-10
Hold the carburetor at a slant, securing the pin against falling out of the float.
Hold the carburetor at a slant so that the float lies against the float needle valve
but does not press it together.
»
In this position, if the edge on the float is not parallel to the sealing area of the
float chamber:
Adjust the float level by bending float lever
700061-10
Remove the carburetor. (
.
3 mm (0.12 in)
on the jet needle is not visible on top edge
P. 175)
P. 115)
120
on the jet needle above
of the needle jet:
.

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