height YAMAHA WR 426F 2001 User Guide

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ENGCARBURETOR
EC464511
Float height
1. Measure:
lFloat height a
Out of specification ® Adjust.
Float height:
8.0 mm (0.31 in)
Measurement and adjustment steps:
lHold the carburetor in an upside down
position.
NOTE:
lSlowly tilt the carburetor in the opposite
direction, then take the measurement
when the needle valve aligns with the float
arm.
lIf the carburetor is level, the weight of the
float will push in the needle valve, result-
ing in an incorrect measurement.
lMeasure the distance between the mating
surface of the float chamber and top of the
float using a vernier calipers.
NOTE:
The float arm should be resting on the nee-
dle valve, but not compressing the needle
valve.
lIf the float height is not within specifica-
tion, inspect the valve seat and needle
valve.
lIf either is worn, replace them both.
lIf both are fine, adjust the float height by
bending the float tab b on the float.
lRecheck the float height.
EC464600
Float
1. Inspect:
lFloat 1
Damage ® Replace.

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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
4. Install:
lPin 1
lPlain washer 2
lCotter pin 3
NOTE:
After installing, check the brake pedal height.
Refer to “REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT” sec-
tion in the CHAPTER 3.
New
Front brake hose
1. Install:
lBrake hose 1
To brake hose holder 2.
NOTE:
Before tightening the bolt (brake hose holder),
pass the brake hose in front of the axle boss
a, then fit it into the hose groove b so that the
brake hose does not contact the nut (wheel
axle).
2. Install:
lHose cover 1
lPlain washer 2
lBolt [hose cover (M8)] 3
lBolt [hose cover (M6)] 4
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
T R..16 Nm (1.6 m · kg, 11 ft · lb)
T R..7 Nm (0.7 m · kg, 5.1 ft · lb)
3. Pass the brake hose through the cable
guide 1, then through the guide a on
the protector 2.