Honda CX500 1978 Shop Manual page 45

FUEL SYSTEM
FLOAT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
Measure the float level.
Adjust the float level by bending the metal
float arm with needle-nose pliers.
FLOAT LEVEL: 15.5 mm 10.61
in)
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FAST IDLE ADJUSTMENT
FAST IDLE: 1.500-2.500 rpm
If adjustment of the fast idle i s necessary,
remove the carburetor, and close the throttle
valve by turning the throttle stop screw out.
Adjust by opening or closing the fork end of
the fast idle lever until the clearance between
the fast idle lever and throttle drum is about
0.8 mm (0.047 in).
CARBURETOR INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal
NOTE
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Do not interchanae the OPEN and RE-
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TURN throttle cables.
After installation, perform the following adjust-
ments.
Throttle grip free play (Page 3-5).
Carburetor synchronization (Page 3-7)
Idle speed adjustment (Page 3-61,
Pilot screw setting and adjustment
(Page 4-10),
)AT ARM.
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ABOUT 0.8 mm THROTTLE DRUM
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FAST IDLE LEVER
OPEN OR CLOSE
Date of Issue: January, 1978
OHONOA MOTOR CO., LTD.
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