Kawasaki KLE500 (2004) [83/401] Float height

FUEL SYSTEM 3-13

Carburetors

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Remove the float bowl by taking out the float chamber

screws [A] and water hose fitting screws [B] with lock-

washers.

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Slide out the pivot pin [A] and remove the float [B].

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Bend the tang [A] on the float arm very slightly to change

the float height. Increasing the float height lowers the fuel

level and decreasing the float height raises the fuel level.

Float Height

17.0 ±2.0 mm (0.67 ±0.0 8 in.)

NOTE

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Do not push the needle rod [A] in during the float height

measurement [B].

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Assemble the carburetor, and recheck the fuel level.

If the fuel level cannot be adjusted by this method, the

float or the float valve [C] is damaged.

Fuel System Cleanliness Inspection

WARNING

Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be ex-

plosive under certain conditions. Turn the ignition

switch OFF. Do not smoke. Make sure the area is

well-ventilated and free from any source of flame

or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot

light