Service Work On The Engine 17; Emptying The Carburetor Float Chamber - GAS GAS TXT Racing 125 2020 Owner's Manual

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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 fuel 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.
Note
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
Water in the float chamber results in malfunctioning.
Condition
The engine is cold.
Preparatory work
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Turn tap handle of the fuel tap to the OFF position.
Fuel no longer flows from the fuel tank to the carburetor.
Main work
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Place a cloth under the carburetor to capture the draining fuel.
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Remove screw plug
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Fully drain the fuel.
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Mount and tighten screw plug
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