Removing The Fuel Valve; Removing The Carburetor - APRILIA RS 50 Workshop Manual

Fuel supply system
REMOVING
THE FUEL VALVE
Raise up the tank (RAISING THE FUEL TANK).
Remove the screws (1) and extract the complete fuel
valve (2).
Reposition the petrol cock (2) under the tank and
screw in the two screws (1).
Torque setting for screws (1):
4 Nm (0.6 kgm).

REMOVING THE CARBURETOR

Reads carefully (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION).
Partially remove the fuel tank (RAISING THE FUEL
TANK).
Remove the air box (REMOVING THE AIR BOX).
Remove the clamp (3) from the inlet tube (4) coming
from the oil pump and disconnect the tube.
Remove the two screws (5) from the throttle control
cover (6) and remove the cover.
Remove the clamp (7) from the fuel hose (8) and
disconnect the hose.
Remove the screw from the carburetor manifold.
CAUTION
Danger of fuel splashing out.
Plug the free end of the fuel hose (8) and fasten it to
the motorcycle in a vertical position.
Loosen the screw that attaches the carburetor to the
reed valve manifold and take off the carburetor.
NOTE
Before refitting, check the condition of the fuel
and oil lines (FUEL LINES, 2 STROKE OIL PIPES/
HOSES).
Fit the carburetor into the reed valve manifold and
secure it with the screw.
Connect the carburetor hose (8) and secure it to the
carburetor with the clamp (7).
Connect the oil feed tube coming from the pump (4)
and secure it with the clamp (3).
Fit the throttle control cover (6) and secure it with the
two screws (5).
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