Service Information - Honda C8R600F4 Service Manual

FUEL SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
• Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
• When the engino must be running to do soms work, maks surs the area is wsll-ventilated. Never run ths engins in an
enclosed area. The exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that may cause loss of conscioufiness and lead to
death. Run the engine in an open area or with an exhaust evacuation system in an enclosed area.
• Bending or twisting the control cables will impair smooth operation and could cause the cable to stick or bind, resulting
in loss of vehicle control.
•Work in a well ventilated area. Smoking or allowing flames or sparks in the work area or where gasoline is stored can
cause a fire or explosion.
CAUTION:
Be sure to remove the diaphragms before cleaning air and fuel passages with compressed air. The diaphragms might be
damaged.
•For fuel tank and air intake duct removal and installation, see page 2-3.
•For throttle sensor inspection and replacement, see page 17-7.
•For carburetor synchronization, see page 3-13.
•Before disassembling the carburetors, place an approved fuel container under the carburetors, loosen the drain screws
and drain the carburetors.
•After removing the carburetors, cover the intake ports of the cylinder heads with a piece of tape to prevent any foreign
material from dropping into the engine.
•When disassembling the fuel system parts, note the locations of the 0-rings. Replace them with new ones on reassembly.
•The vacuum chamber and float chamber can be serviced with the carburetors combined.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is to be stored for more than one month, drain the float bowls. Fuel left in the float bowls may cause clogged
jcto, rcoulting in hard otarting or poor driveability. ·
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