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The TRX400EX was an all-terrain vehicle produced by Honda between 1999 to 2008. The 400EX used the same 397 cc, single-cylinder engine used by Honda's XR400 dirt bike, providing enough power to exhilarate most off-road enthusiasts. However, the 400EX's single carburetor is prone to clogging during extended periods of storage during the off-season. Clogs are formed as the fuel supply reduces to a green sludge that fills the carburetor's jets and fuel passages. All of the ATV's fenders and body panels must be removed to access the carburetor, which must then be disassembled for a thorough cleaning.
The Ninja 250R is one of Kawasaki's best selling motorcycles and has been in continuous production since 1986. The Ninja 250R remained largely unchanged since its introduction until it received its first redesign in 2007. While there are some differences between both variations, they both use a pair of carburetors to feed the 249 cc parallel-twin engine. These carburetors can clog as gasoline has a tendency to degrade over time, reducing to a thick, sticky sludge that prevents air and fuel from passing through the carburetors' jets and passages. The carburetors must be removed and disassembled to completely remove sludge…
Yamaha's YFZ450S is a high-performance all-terrain vehicle that relies on crisp throttle response to maintain an advantage on the race track. Dirt and debris can contaminate the YFZ450's fuel supply, which clogs the carburetor fuel jets that feed the engine. To maintain the YFZ450's competitive edge, you must remove and clean the carburetor as soon as you feel hesitation while riding. Using basic tools, most owners can can remove, disassemble and clean the carburetor in a single afternoon on YFZ450s produced between 2004 and 2007. Later models were fuel-injected.
When the problems with a Johnson Ocean Pro 90-horsepower outboard trace back to the carburetor, the cause is often dirt. No matter what you call it -- dirt, debris, garbage -- it blocks the passageways the fuel or fuel-and-air-mixture flows through. When you need to clean the carburetor on your Ocean Pro 90, the gaskets, valves and other replacement parts you need are found in a single kit. After that, the process is one of inspection followed by a quick dip.
The Bayou 220 was a utility-style all-terrain vehicle produced by Kawasaki between 1988 and 2002, when it was replaced by the Bayou 250. The Bayou's 215 cc single-cylinder engine was fed by a round slide-style carburetor, which relied on the throttle cable to physically lift or lower the throttle slide. During the course of the Bayou's lifetime, its fuel supply can be contaminated by dirt or debris, which will eventually clog the carburetor's fuel jets. To effectively remove clogs, the carburetor must be removed and disassembled before being dipped in a cleaning solution.
Kawasaki's KLX250 is a dual-sport motorcycle that may be ridden both on and off-road. Although the KLX250 has been part of Kawasaki's worldwide motorcycle lineup since 1981, it was introduced to the U.S. market in 2006. In order to make the motorcycle as simple as possible, a necessity in the face of a potential breakdown on a remote trail, the KLX250 relied on a carburetor to feed its single-cylinder engine. Unfortunately, the carburetor is prone to clogging if the fuel system is contaminated by dirt. Removing the carburetor for cleaning is a fairly straightforward task suitable for most KLX owners.
Any time that old gasoline is left to sit, dry or evaporate inside a fuel tank, there is a good chance that the carburetor will get gummed up. The gum is a residue produced by old, drying or dried gasoline. It does not matter whether the carburetor is on a small engine -- on a mower, leaf blower or trimmer -- car engine or outboard boat engine. The end result is usually the same -- it will either prevent the engine from starting, or it will make the engine sputter or run poorly.
Featherlite, a model of string trimmer made by Weed Eater, allows you the luxury of cutting grass and weeds close against fences, trees and sidewalks, but sometimes the trimmer can fail to start or run harshly due to a dirty carburator. Fortunately, most homeowners can easily access and take apart the Featherlite's carburetor for cleaning. Expensive tools are not required.
Honda's CBR250RR is a small-capacity sports bike from Japan. Although the proprietary fuel injection system has been used on Honda's 2011 model onward, older machines use a traditional four-carburetor system. If your carburetors become clogged with grime, it can severely impair the overall performance of the bike, causing misfires, rough running and problems when starting. Cleaning the carburetors is a simple process that can be accomplished with a few tools and can greatly improve the performance of your bike.
Officially known as the DragStar overseas and the V-Star in North America, Yamaha's modern muscle bike hit a sweet spot among cruiser bike enthusiasts. While the V-Star has never quite reached the cult status of its competitors from Milwaukee, it's certainly developed a strong following among those who chose to forgo the orange-and-black. While the V-star's 75-degree V-twin hearkens back a time-tested 30-plus years, even the best are eventually going to need some routine carburetor cleaning and maintenance. No big deal if you've ever seen the inside of a carb, and still doable if you haven't.
Regular cleaning of the 1996 Sea-Doo carburetor will maximize the performance of your personal watercraft and extend the life of its engine. The carburetor is a device within the engine's fuel system that combines fuel and air to create internal combustion. When the device is clean, the engine will start without hesitating, idle smoothly and will not stumble when accelerating. A dirty carburetor can result in an inefficient fuel mixture of too much air and not enough fuel, or vice versa.
The carburetor in a Husqvarna engine regulates the flow of fuel into the combustion chamber. It pulls fuel in, mixes it with air and then pushes it off to the combustion chamber. Without the carburetor, a Husqvarna wouldn't start or run. Furthermore, dirty carburetors cause a majority of all problems on any combustion engine, including Husqvarna's. Cleaning the carburetor requires complete disassembly and rebuilding of the carburetor; if this is done improperly, major engine damage can occur.
The Toro 826LE snow blower uses a standard four-stroke Toro engine, which uses a carburetor instead of a throttle body to deliver fuel and air to the engine. At the beginning of every season, cleaning the carburetor to ensure the engine runs properly is a good idea. A snow blower runs during very cold weather, and ensuring the carburetor delivers the appropriate amount of gas and air to the engine is important. Unless you are adept at rebuilding carburetors, take steps to clean the carburetor without fully dismantling it. This way, you do not have to adjust the jetting needles…
A small, low horsepower outboard engine can propel a dingy or fishing boat. If not properly maintained, the engine carburetor can become clogged, preventing the engine from starting. Fuel and moisture issues can also cause starting problems. The carburetor is essential for the operation of a combustion engine.
Cleaning a carburetor removes lacquers and residue and ensures that it operates efficiently. Re-jetting a carburetor by installing larger jets increases fuel flow. Cleaning and re-jetting the twin Mikuni VM carburetors on your 2001 Yamaha 650 is relatively straightforward, given you have experience with motorcycle carburetors. The stock 90mm main jet is replaced using parts from a jet kit. Cleaning and rebuilding requires cleaner and a rebuild kit. It's easier to keep track of parts when you clean and rejet each carburetor individually. Remove the carburetors from the motorcycle, place them on a workbench and lay out some shop rags.
Over time the carburetor in your Suzuki GS500 will become very dirty and will inevitably have to be rebuilt. The carburetor is the device in your vehicle that blends the air and gas for your engine during combustion. If this blend isn't done correctly, the engine will cease to function. Dirty carburetors lead to decreased performance and reliability due to gas remnants being left in the carburetor during the mixing process.
A dysfunctional carburetor makes boating no fun. When your outboard carburetor is funky, with aging, cracked gaskets and poor fuel flow that's affecting the performance of your Mercury 115, it's time to pick up a carburetor rebuild kit, break out the toolbox, pour some carburetor cleaner in a pan and rebuild the carburetor. You'll take it apart, clean it up, replace the the carburetor's damaged parts with what's in the kit, put the carburetor back together and people will stand in awe of your ability.
The CBR 900 is an ultra-powerful bike manufactured by Honda. Immediately after its release in 1992, it became the number one bike in most of the rankings. The main advantage of this bike is its superior performance, which is mainly due to its light weight. However, to ensure optimum performance from this powerful motorcycle, it's essential that you take great care of it. One of the basic things you can do is clean the carburetor from time to time.
Repairing the carburetor on the 1960 Johnson 6 horsepower outboard motor is more than a trip down memory lane. It's a reminder that, when working with old outboards, you need to inspect the surfaces of every part you handle. You'll replace all the gaskets and any damaged parts, of course, but aging motors develop stress cracks in the carburetor body; they may need bolts or screws removed with a screw extractor, but, in the end you'll have a rebuilt 1960 Johnson 6 carburetor.
Rebuilding wrecked or salvaged motorcycles can be an exciting endeavor. All that's needed is a fair degree of mechanical aptitude, a game plan and a garage full of tools. The amount of damage often dictates a game plan. The final product, that is the performance and look of the rebuilt motorcycle, is up to you. Options are restoring the motorcycle to its original state or going custom. The basic steps are the same with either plan.
The carburetor, in any vehicle, controls the fuel that goes to and from the engine. Failing to keep a clean Ford 390 carburetor will make your engine far less responsive and occasionally run out-of-sync. You will need to remove the Ford 390 carburetor before starting the cleaning process. This will require a lot of physical force. It is advised that you only carry out this work if you have a solid knowledge of mechanics. If not, take your Ford 390 to a mechanic who can do this work for you.
Increasing the horsepower on a Grizzly 700 can be advantageous for the thrill-seeking rider looking to climb steeper hills and increase top speeds, as well as hunters and ranchers looking to carry and tow heavier loads. The Grizzly's aftermarket performance upgrades include exhaust pipes, high-performance carburetor kits, high-flow air intake kits, performance pistons and even bore/stroke improvements.
An outboard motor carburetor requires maintenance to keep the engine running smoothly. Outboard manufacturers and repair outlets sell products designed to keep engine parts clean, but once a carburetor is stopped up, the only fix is to take it apart, clean the components and rebuild it. This is not as difficult as it sounds if you shoot several pictures using your digital camera as you disassemble the carburetor and use the photos as a guide for reassembly. Be certain to place parts on your shop towel in the order in which they were removed.
Mercury offers two-stroke outboard motors with carburetor-type intakes. Carburetor banks hold two carburetor bores that draw from a shared fuel bowl, and each cylinder gets its own carburetor. The gas/oil mix that two-strokes run on can evaporate during long periods of disuse. The oil collects in the bottom of the fuel bowl and in any fuel jets in the fuel bowl as the gasoline evaporates. The remaining oil turns into a gel that does not dissolve in fresh gas, and that must be removed mechanically and with carburetor cleaner. Once the carburetors are removed from the engine, disassemble them for…
A carburetor is a mechanical device that combines air and fuel in an internal combustion engine. The carburetor controls the flow of air into an engine; the speed of the air entering the engine determines the amount of air pressure in the engine. The air pressure impacts the amount of fuel being drawn into the jet stream and ultimately entering the engine. A carburetor in a Hitachi Virago 1000 motorcycle plays the important role of optimizing the efficiency of the motorcycle's engine and fuel consumption. From time to time, you should clean the Hitachi Virago 1000's carburetor in order to…
One of the most common mechanical problems for a snowmobile is a dirty carburetor. After a few hundred miles of riding, carbon can build up and cause clogging and poor performance for the snowmobile. Cleaning the carburetor on a regular basis can keep your sled running and save you money by avoiding damage done by clogged parts. Its easy and can be accomplished in an hour or two.
