Adjusting The Carburetor - Yamaha RAPTOR 50 Owner's Manual

2. Remove the tailpipe by pulling it out of the
muffler.
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3. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then use a wire
brush to remove any carbon deposits from the
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spark arrester portion of the tailpipe and inside
of the tailpipe housing.
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1. Tailpipe
2. Spark arrester
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3. Screw
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4. Insert the tailpipe into the muffler and align the
screw holes.
5. Install the screws and tighten them.
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POTENTIAL HAZARD
Improper cleaning of the spark arrester.
Hot exhaust system.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could injure the eyes.
Could cause burns.
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Could cause carbon monoxide poisoning,
possibly leading to death.
Could start a fire.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
When cleaning the spark arrester:
Always let the exhaust system cool prior to
touching exhaust components.
Do not start the engine when cleaning the ex-
haust system.
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Adjusting the carburetor

The carburetor should be checked and, if neces-
sary, adjusted at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication chart. The
carburetor is an important part of the engine and
requires very sophisticated adjustment. Therefore,
most carburetor adjustments should be left to a
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WARNING