MAINTENANCE
Clean the strainer screen by blowing it out with compressed
air.
To replace the screen, reverse the removal procedure.
Fill the oil tank to the upper level mark with 2-stroke engine oil.
Remove any air from the oil line and oil pump (See page 4-1 1
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NOTE
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Check each part for oil leakage after completing the oil
strainer cleaning and oil tube and pump air bleed
procedures.
CARBURETOR CHOKE
MANUAL CHOKE
OIL STRAINER
On a manual choke system, check t o see if the choke lever
CHOKE LEVER
(or knob) can be opened and closed completely.
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Inspect the choke cable to see if it is bent, crimped or damaged
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Check to be sure that cable movement is correct on machines
with manually operated chokes.
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Difficulty in starting before it is warmed up (easy once
it
is warmed up) : starting enrichment valve is not
completely opened (off)
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Idle speed is erratic even after warm-up (imperfect
combustion) :
starting
enrichment
valve
is
not
completely closed (on)
Check by pushing with your finger to see if there is a maximum
When the above-mentioned symptoms occur, inspect and
overhaul the starting enrichment system according t o the
proceduresspecified in the Model Specific manual. If you find
nothing wrong with it, proceed with the overhaul o f the
other items on the breakdown diagnosis list.
of 1-2 mm of free play in the inner choke cable when the
choke lever
is
in its completely off position.
Date of Issue : March,
1995
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HONDA MOTOR CO..LTD
INNER CHOKE CABLE
If the amount of free play is not sufficient, loosen the cable
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clamp screw and adjust the play of the inner cable by moving
the position of the outer cable. Tighten the cable clamp
securely when the adjustment is complete.
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STARTING ENRICHMENT VALVE
The choke action on motorcycles equipped with a starting
enrichment valve can be checked by the way the engine
starts and runs.
NOTE