CARBURETOR

CARB

If either is worn, replace them both.

If both are fine, adjust the float height by bending the float tang 1 on the float.

Recheck the float height.

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ADJUSTING THE FUEL LEVEL

1.Measure:

Fuel level a

Out of specification Adjust.

Fuel level:

4.0~ 5.0 mm (0.16 ~ 0.20 in) Above the float chamber mating surface

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Measurement and adjustment steps:

Place the machine on a level surface.

Connect the fuel level gauge 1 to the drain pipe 2.

Fuel level gauge:

P/N. YM-01312-A, 90890-01312

Loosen the drain screw 3.

Hold the gauge vertically next to the float chamber line.

Measure the fuel level a with the gauge.

If the fuel level is incorrect, adjust the fuel level.

Remove the carburetor.

Check the valve seat and needle valve.

If either is worn, replace them both.

If both are fine, adjust the float level by bending the float tang 4 slightly.

Install the carburetor.

Recheck the fuel level.

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Yamaha LIT-11616-16-02, 5TE-F8197-10 service manual Adjusting the Fuel Level, Fuel level gauge YM-01312-A