Yamaha XJR1300 (L) '99

5-6

CARB

CARBURETORS

NOTE:

EAS00489

2. Measure:

float height a

Out of specification  Adjust.

Float height

21.3  23.3 mm

a. Hold the carburetor upside down.

b. Measure the distance from the mating sur-

face of the float chamber (with the gasket re-

moved) to the top of the float.

The float arm should rest on the needle valve

without depressing it.

c. If the float height is not within specification,

inspect the needle valve seat and needle

valve.

d. If either the needle valve seat or needle valve

is worn, replace them both.

e. If both the needle valve seat and needle

valve are fine, adjust the float height by bend-

ing the float tang 1.

f. Check the float height again.

3. Install:

piston valve

piston valve spring

vacuum chamber cover

4. Install:

connecting bracket

After installing the connecting bracket, check

that the throttle cable lever and starter plunger

link operate smoothly.