Instrument Panel Removal; Fuel Passages; Carburettor - Gilera SATURNO BIALBERO 350 Workshop Manual

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INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL

Remove Fairing.
Remove headlamp.
Remove speedometer cable.
Disconnect tachometer cable.
Remove the 3 instrument mounting nuts.
Disconnect electrical connectors.
Remove instrument assembly (fig. 1).

FUEL PASSAGES

Check all the fuel lines and replace any component that shows signs of
damage, wear or leakage (fig. 2). With the 500cc model, be careful not to
crush the air intake that feeds the max jet.
CARBURETTOR (fig. 3)
Removal
Remove seat.
Close fuel cock and remove tank.
Disconnect throttle cable, starter and remove supply hose.
Loosen the clamps on both filter side and intake manifold.
Remove carburettor.
Overhaul
Loosen the two mounting screws, remove the carburettor top and pull off
the throttle valve complete with needle jet. (fig. 4).
Loosen the lower bowl plug and remove bowl (fig. 5).
Remove the jets, nozzle, float, needle valve and disassemble the
accelerator pump.
Inspect the carburettor body and fuel channels; wash with kerosene or
appropriate solvent if dirty. Blow into the channels with compressed air.
Examine the condition of the float, needle valve and its seat, throttle
valve, jet needle and the accelerator pump membrane. Replace any
component if there are signs of deformations, scratches or other damage.
In the event of damage to the needle valve, replace the seat also. Note
the springs and balls found under the accelerator pump jets.
Reassemble carburettor in reverse order of disassembly.
Note: Make sure the throttle valve opens fully prior to reassembly.
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