2022 Kawasaki KFX 90 ATV Carburetor
Carburetor
Carburetor adjustment is done with the idle adjusting screw. Adjustment
WARNING
HAZARD
A hot engine and exhaust pipe.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Can burn your hands.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never touch a hot engine or an exhaust pipe during carburetor adjustment.
NOTE
A diagnostic tachometer must be used for this procedure.
- Start the engine and warm it up for a few minutes at approximately 1 000 to 2 000 rpm. Occasionally rev the engine to 4 000 to 5 000 rpm. The engine is warm when it quickly responds to the throttle.
- Connect the tachometer and set the idle to the specified idling speed by adjusting the throttle stop screw. Tum the screw in to increase engine speed, and out to decrease engine speed.
Specified idle speed: 1 800 rpm
A. Throttle stop screw
NOTE
With the engine idling, turn the handlebar to each side. If handlebar movement changes idle speed, the throttle cable may be incorrectly routed, or it may be damaged.
WARNING
HAZARD
Failure to maintain the control cable.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Can result in control malfunction and an accident. Without proper maintenance, the cable can become frayed, kinked, pinched, and damaged so that it can break or jam.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Be sure the control cable is properly adjusted and correctly routed. Replace the cable if it is damaged.