AIR INTAKE SYSTEM
22
Carburetor and Insulator
NOTE: Drain the fuel tank before starting work to
prevent spillage.
NOTE: Dispose of drained fuel in a safe and
responsible manner.
1. Siphon the fuel out of the fuel tank.
2. Remove the Heat box by following the steps
described in the previous section of this chapter.
3. Remove the carburetor.
3a. Remove the fuel tank front bezel using a 10
mm wrench.
See Figure 3.3.
NOTE: The bezel may get stuck on the cup for
the recoil starter. If it does, the recoil starter is
easily removed with an 8 mm wrench.
NOTE: The barb on the carburetor inlet is very
sharp. If The fuel line is pulled off of it, the line
will be damaged and must be replaced.
3b. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel tank.
See Figure 3.4.
3c. Disconnect the throttle linkage and spring.
See Figure 3.5.
3d. Slide the carburetor off of the mounting
studs.
To avoid personal injury or prop-
erty damage, use extreme care
in handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Serious
personal injury can occur when
gasoline is spilled on yourself
and/or your clothes which can
ignite. Wash your skin and
change clothes immediately
! WARNING! WARNING
Figure 3.3
Remove these screws
! WARNING! WARNING
Residual fuel in the fuel tank will
come out when the fuel line is
removed. Safety goggles are
recommended to help prevent
gasoline from splashing into
your eyes.
Figure 3.4
Remove the fuel line
from the fuel tank
Figure 3.5
Throttle linkage
Throttle spring
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