Honda 450X 2005 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook page 139

9. Measure the float level (26) with the float
level gauge (27) during float tab just
contacting the float valve and the carburetor
intake (28) facing up. The float level should
be 0.31 in (8.0 mm).
If the float level is out of specification adjust
it by bending the float tab carefully.
(28)
(26) float level
(27) float level gauge
(28) carburetor intake
10.Remove the leak jet (29) from the float bowl
(18).
Clean the leak jet.
(18)
(18) float bowl (29) leak jet
To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedures.
To install the carburetor, reverse the removal
procedures.
Tighten the following parts to the specified
torque.
float bowl screws:
1.5 lbf·ft (2.1 N·m, 0.2 kgf·m)
accelerator pump cover screws:
1.5 lbf·ft (2.1 N·m, 0.2 kgf·m)
(26)
top cover bolts:
1.5 lbf·ft (2.1 N·m, 0.2 kgf·m)
throttle drum cover bolt:
2.5 lbf·ft (3.4 N·m, 0.3 kgf·m)
hot start cable nut
1.5 lbf·ft (2.1 N·m, 0.2 kgf·m)
shock absorber upper mounting nut
32 lbf·ft (44 N·m, 4.5 kgf·m)
(27)
• After installing the carburetor, adjust the
throttle cable (1) free play and hot start cable
(2) free play.
• After installing the carburetor, check the
throttle position sensor connector (3) for
correct routing as necessary.
• After installing the carburetor, check the air
vent hoses (4) and overflow hose (5) for
kinking or pinching and correct routing as
(29)
necessary.
Carburetor Adjustments & Tuning Tips
(2)
(3)
(1) throttle cables
(2) hot start cable
(3) throttle sensor connector
(1)
(cont'd)
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Adjustments for Competition