Lotus TURBO ESPRIT Service Manual page 346

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SECTION LA
lA.3.
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FLOAT LEVEL CHECKING
Remove the carburettor top complete with float assembly. Ersure the correct
weight of 8.5g i s indicated on the float, and that the float assembly pivots
freely on its pin. Hold the cover vertical with the float hanging downwards
and i n light contact with the needle.
Measure the dimension
'A'
between float and gasket as shown i n the diagram,
for each float of the assembly, and
if
necessary carefully bend the float arm
at
'B'
to correct.
LA A .
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CARBUREnOR BALA NCI
NG
PROCEDURE
Ensure ignition timing is correct and the air filter and a l l trunking etc
.
fitted.
Remove anti-tamper caps from idle C O adjustment screws and balancing
screws.
Replace vacuum tapping screws with manometer adaptors TOOOT04915 and
connect to manometer TOOOT0499.
Fully close a l l balancing screws (do not 'graunch').
Set idle C O adjustment screws
6
x
3
turns open, and start engine.
Wlth engine at normal running temperature with ACU off and cooling
fans on, adjust throttle stop screw to give specified idle speed of
850 to 950 rpm.