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Carb Rebuild




	Remove the screw that holds the cover on the Fuel Filter
	This one didn't but it should have a fiber and metal washer
	Remove the cover
	Remove the gasket
	Pull the Fuel Filter
	Remove the Long Float Assembly screw
	It should have a wavy lock washer
	Remove the Short Float Assembly screw
	It should also have a wavy lock washer
	Pull the Float Assembly
	Remove the Float Pivot Pin

	Remove the Float and Needle
	Inspect the rubber tip of the Needle (if you are taking the carb apart you should REPLACE it)
	Inspect the Float for cracks If it has liquid inside REPLACE it
	Remove the float assembly gasket
	Remove the Banjo Screw
	Remove the Fiber Washer from the body
	Remove the Fiber Washer from the Banjo Screw


	Remove the Starter Jet
	Remove the Idle Jet
	Remove the Main Jet
	Dissemble the Main Jet using a pick tool
	Pull the Air Jet and Atomizer Jet apart

	Remove screw holding the Choke in
	Remove the Choke

	Remove the Overflow Gasket
	Remove the Mixture Screw
	Remove the screws holding the Slide Assembly
	Remove the Slide


	CLEAN the carb by soaking it over night in Carburetor Cleaner (never soak anything rubber of plastic it will be ruined) Where gloves this stuff will eat your hands Blow ALL passage ways with compressed air Purchase a new Rebuild Kit Put it back together
	Install the rubber into the slide cover

	Install the rod

	Install the slide

	Install the Spring
	Install the slide assembly

	Tighten the screws
	Install the Choke
	Tighten the screw
	Replace the overflow gasket
	Install the Mixing Screw (I always screw it tight then back it out 1 1/2 turns or 3 half turns)
	Reinstall the Main Jet
	Reinstall the Idle Jet
	Install the Starter Jet
	Install the NEW Float assembly gasket
	Install the NEW Needle onto the Float
	Insert the Needle and Float into the Float Assembly
	Install the Pin
	Install the Float Ass into the body of the Carburetor
	The Long Screw goes on the front side (front being front of the bike)
	The Short Screw goes on the back
	Install the Fuel Filter
	Install the new Gasket (the kit comes with a Rubber one and a Paper one I prefer the Paper)
	Install the Paper Washer
	Install the Metal Washer
	Install the Screw
	Note: this step will actually happen when you install the motor into the bike but I show you how to do it anyway Install the Large Fiber washer
	Install the Smaller one onto the Banjo Screw
	Put the Screw into the Banjo
	Tighten the Screw (Not too tight you don't want to strip it)
	Now install it on the motor