Section 03 ENGINE
Sub-Section 08 (CARBURETOR AND FUEL PUMP)
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REMOVAL
Remove air silencers. Disconnect fuel inlet lines.
Disconnect choke cable(s).
All Models Except Mach Z/Z LT
Unscrew carburetor cover
no. 1
then pull out
throttle slide
no. 5
from carburetor.
Disconnect throttle cable from throttle slide.
Mach Z/Z LT
Disconnect throttle cable from throttle shaft.
All Models
Untighten rubber flange clamps then remove car-
buretor from engine.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
The entire carburetor should be cleaned with a
general solvent and dried with compressed air be-
fore disassembly.
Carburetor body and jets should be cleaned in a
carburetor cleaner following manufacturer’s in-
structions.
15, Filter
Check for clogged filter. Clean or replace as re-
quired.
Check inlet needle tip condition. If worn, the inlet
needle and seat must be replaced as a matched
set.
NOTE:
Install needle valve for snowmobile carbu-
retor only. It is designed to operate with a fuel
pump system.
Check throttle slide for wear. Replace as neces-
sary.
Check idle speed screw straightness. Replace as
necessary.
Check for fuel soaked into float
no. 12
;
replace as
necessary.
Check float for cracks or other damages affecting
free movement; replace as necessary.
IDENTIFICATION
All carburetors are identified on their body.
1. Identification: 34-482
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WARNING
Exercise care when handling throttle slide.
Scratches incurred may cause throttle slide
to stick open in operation.
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CAUTION
Heavy duty carburetor cleaner may be
harmful to the float material and to the rub-
ber parts, O-rings, etc. Therefore, it is recom-
mended to remove those parts prior to
cleaning.
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WARNING
Solvent with a low flash point such as gaso-
line, naphtha, benzol, etc., should not be
used as they are flammable and explosive.
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