User Guide

5. FUEL SYSTEM /FUEL PUMP
/FUEL TANK/CARBURETOR
5-13
XCITING 500
FLOAT LEVEL INSPECTION
Check the float level after checking the float
valve, valve seat and float.
Set the carburetor so that the float valve end
just contacts the float arm lip. Make sure the
float valve tip is securely in contact with the
valve seat.
Measure the float level with the float level
gauge.
Float level (A): 18.5mm (0.74 in)
The float level cannot be adjusted.
Replace the float assembly if the float level
is out of specification.
AUTO-BYSTARTER INSPECTION
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the automatic choke cover.
Connect the positive (+) terminal of a 12 V
battery to Yellow lead and the negative (-)
terminal to the other Yellow lead.
Check that the automatic choke section is
heated in 5 minutes after the battery has
been connected.
To inspect the function, check for change of
temperature from the cold condition.
CARBURETOR HEATER INSPECTION
Disconnect the carburetor heater terminal
leads.
(A)
Automatic Chok
e
Do not attempt to disassemble the
automatic choke for the purpose of
checking temperature.
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Carburetor Heate
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Carburetor Heater Terminal Leads