Service Work On The Engine; Emptying The Carburetor Float Chamber; Checking The Gear Oil Level - Husqvarna TX 125 Owner's Manual

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SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE

18.1

Emptying the carburetor float chamber

Danger
Fire hazard Fuel is highly flammable.
The fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if overfilled.
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Do not refuel the vehicle in the vicinity of open flames or lit cigarettes.
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Switch off the engine for refueling.
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Make sure that no fuel is spilled; particularly not on hot parts of the vehicle.
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If any fuel is spilled, wipe it off immediately.
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Observe the specifications for refueling.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Avoid skin, eye and clothing contact with fuel.
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Immediately consult a doctor if you swallow fuel.
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Do not inhale fuel vapors.
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In case of skin contact, rinse the affected area with plenty of water.
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Rinse the eyes thoroughly with water, and consult a doctor in case of fuel contact with the eyes.
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Change your clothing in case of fuel spills on them.
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Keep fuels correctly in a suitable canister, and out of the reach of children.
Warning
Environmental hazard Improper handling of fuel is a danger to the environment.
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Do not allow fuel to enter the groundwater, the soil, or the sewage system.
Info
Carry out this work with a cold engine.
Water in the float chamber results in malfunctioning.
18.2

Checking the gear oil level

Info
The gear oil level must be checked when the engine is cold.
Preparatory work
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Turn handle
Fuel no longer flows from the fuel tank to the carburetor.
Main work
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Place a cloth beneath the carburetor to soak up emerging fuel.
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Remove screw plug
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Completely drain the fuel.
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Mount and tighten the screw plug.
E00432-10
Preparatory work
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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of the fuel tap to the OFF position. (Figure E00410-10
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