Yamaha DRAG STAR XVS1100 (1999) [196/355] Carburetor

5-7

CARBURETOR

CARB

NOTE:

EB600063

MEASURING AND ADJUSTING THE FUEL

LEVEL

1. Measure:

 fuel level

Out of specification  Adjust.

Fuel level (above the line on

the float chamber)

4  5 mm

a. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.

b. Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand to

ensure that the motorcycle is standing

straight up.

c. Install the fuel level gauge

to the fuel drain

pipe

Fuel level gauge

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d. Loosen the fuel drain screw

e. Hold the fuel level gauge vertically next to the

upper face of the float chamber

f. Measure the fuel level

Fuel level readings should be equal on both

sides of the carburetor assembly.

2. Adjust:

 fuel level

a. Remove the carburetor assembly.

b. Check the needle valve seat and needle

valve.

c. If either is worn, replace them as a set.

d. If both are fine, adjust the float level by slight-

ly bending the float tang

e. Install the carburetor assembly.

f. Measure the fuel level again.

g. Repeat steps (a) to (f) until the fuel level is

within specification.