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| * Be sure to reinstall pump rod correctly | * Be sure to reinstall pump rod correctly | ||
| * Be sure you have removed each part, cleaned the ports & reinstalled correctly | * Be sure you have removed each part, cleaned the ports & reinstalled correctly | ||
| - | * Set the Idle Set Screw (located on the right side of the carb, near the throttle cables)\\ so that the Throttle Plate is between the Idle Port (one hole in the carb throat) and the\\ Transfer Ports (which consists of 5 holes nearby) | + | * Set the Idle Set Screw (located on the right side of the carb, near the throttle cables)\\ so that the Throttle Plate is closed as much as possible. Try getting it between the Idle Port\\ (one hole in the carb throat) and the Transfer Ports (which consists of 5 holes nearby).\\ Don't obssess over it if you can't. |
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| (Using a 1/2-inch spacer to lift the float side of the carb will approximate the 15°-20° angle needed.)\\ | (Using a 1/2-inch spacer to lift the float side of the carb will approximate the 15°-20° angle needed.)\\ | ||
| - | {{:techtalk:evo:carb:hd-cv40-floatlevel-instructions.jpg?100|}}{{:techtalk:evo:carb:hd-cv40-floatlevel.jpg|}}\\ | + | {{:techtalk:evo:carb:hd-cv40-floatlevel-instructions.jpg?250|}}{{:techtalk:evo:carb:hd-cv40-floatlevel.jpg|}}\\ |
| - | **Click on the small image above for the detailed instructions regarding setting the float level:** | + | **Click on the small image above for the detailed**\\ |
| + | **instructions regarding setting the float level:** | ||
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| * Checking carburetor float level can be easily done without even removing the carburetor from the motorcycle. | * Checking carburetor float level can be easily done without even removing the carburetor from the motorcycle. | ||
| * Simply attach a section of clear model airplane fuel line to the float bowl overflow fitting. | * Simply attach a section of clear model airplane fuel line to the float bowl overflow fitting. | ||
| - | * Small diameter fuel line, which is compatible with gasoline, can be found in most hobby supply shops. | + | * A small diameter fuel line, which is compatible with gasoline, can be found in most hobby supply shops. |
| - | * Route the hose upward alongside the carburetor body. The motorcycle must be held level and be running to perform this test. | + | * Route the hose upward alongside the carburetor body. |
| - | * Open the float bowl drain screw and fuel will rise in the tube to the same level as that in the bowl itself. | + | * The motorcycle must be held level and be running to perform this test. |
| - | * A carburetor with a properly adjusted float level will have the fuel level in this hose at the joint between the carb body and the float bowl face. | + | * Open the float bowl drain screw and fuel will rise in the hose to the same level as that in the bowl itself. |
| + | * In a carb with a properly adjusted float level the fuel level in this hose will be at the joint between the carb body and the float bowl face. | ||
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