Pilot Screw Removal; Pilot Screw Adjustment - Honda CX500 1978 Shop Manual

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HONDA
Measure the clearance between the adjusting
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arm and stopper on the carburetor.
CLEARANCE: 3.1-3.3 mm'(0.12-0.13 in)
Adjust by bending the adjusting arm.
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PILOT SCREW REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION
The pilot screws are factory pre-set and
should not be removed unless the car-
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buretors are overhauled.
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CAUTION
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Any forcible attempt to remove the
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pilot screw limiter caps will cause screw
breakage.
Remove the carburetors (page
4-2).
Remove the float chamber (page 4-6).
Turn the pilot screw in and carefully count
the number of turns before it seats lightly.
Make a note of this to use a s a reference when
reinstalling the pilot screws.
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CAUTION
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Damage to the pilot screw seat will
occur
if
the pilot screw is tightened
against the seat.
Remove the pilot screw.
Inspect the pilot screw for wear and
replace if necessary.
Install the pilot screw and turn it to the
original position,
as
noted during removal.
Perform pilot screw adjustment if a new
pilot screw is installed. (See below)
NOTE
screws until after adjustment has been
made (See page 23-1 1).
PILOT SCREW ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the pilot screws (page 4-10), using
1-314 turns as the pilot screw initial opening.
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Date of Issue: August, 1979
OHONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.