Fuel Petcock And Lines - Honda CB350 Repair Manual

FUEL SYSTEM
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Fit the tab on the diaphragm into the slot in the
body
should always be replaced with new
ones. Other O—rings and fiber gaskets
should be carefully inspected and re—
placed if less than perfect in condition.
Check O—rings for tears and cracks; fiber
gaskets for a crushed condition.
2. Exercise care when installing jets,
they are made ofsoft brass and are easily
damaged.
3. Install the pilot screw, turning it
in until lightly seated, then back it out
the proper number of turns as listed in
the chart at the end ofthis chapter.
4. Fit the tab on the diaphragm into
the slot in the body.
5. Tighten the float bow! and top cover
screws evenly and in an "X" pattern in
order to prevent distortion.
Fuel Petcock and Lines
CLEANING
1. Unscrew and remove the sediment
bowl, take out the O—ring, and filter
screen.
2. Clean the metal parts in solvent.
Check that the filter screen is not punc—
tured, and that the O—ring is not torn or
otherwise damaged.
3. Run alittle gas through the petcock
to flush out any dirt. Catch the gas in a
suitable container. Turning the petcock
to "Reserve" for a few seconds should
remove the better part of any water ordirt
in the bottom of the fuel tank.
Removing the petcock O—ring
4. Check petcock operation in all posi—
tions. There must be no fuel flow when
the petcock lever is turned to the "Stop"
position.
5. Install the filter screen, O—ring, and
sediment bowl in that order. Check for
leaks before operating the motorcycle.
DISASSEMBLY
At somewhat extended intervals, the
petcock should be removed from the fuel
tank and cleaned.
1. Drain the fuel tank completely. Dis—
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Petcock components
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. Petcock assembly 6. Lever gasket
Nut 7. Lever
. O—ring 8. Lever spring
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. Filter screen . Set plate
. Sediment bow!
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