i have a kawasaki bayou 250 atv. i noticed that fuel is continually leaking from the carb. drain line on the bottom of the carb. what could be causing this and how can i repair it myself?? thanks!
2007-03-20 14:37:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
before removing the carb............tap the float bowl with the handle of a screwdriver.......not too hard.....don,t want to dent or distort the bowl..........many time,s you can dislodge any thing at the seat.............you will know if it stop,s leaking......if not carburetor removal & cleanout will be necessary!
2007-03-20 15:03:45 · answer #1 · answered by slipstream 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can cure this by removing the float bowl and bending the float tab so the float sits lower. Put back the bowl. When the gas in the bowl raises the float, it will force down the gas inlet jet further into place to stop the leakage, much like a toilet bowl mechanism. We're all intimately familiar with that.
Usually this leakage is a sign of a worn jet washer. You could replace it and get the same or better result, but this requires more carb disassembly.
2007-03-20 17:57:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a fuel float is leaking. Probably just stuck. Simple removal of the carb will remedy. Not dangerous if you don't smoke around the thing. remove the float bowl and replace the needle valve
2007-03-20 14:41:22 · answer #3 · answered by Uncle Red 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like your float is sticking and allowing fuel to run out the overflow tube, if so your needle valve is dirty or damaged , you may be able to clean it by removing the carbureator then taking the bowl off of the bottom of the carburerator, remove the pin that holds the float and needle valve and inspect for dirt or wear
2007-03-20 15:31:05 · answer #4 · answered by Steve M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the carburetor off and clean it.Take the float bowl off and remove the float and needle.Clean passage of fuel entry to float chamber with air and re-assemble.
2007-03-20 14:45:06 · answer #5 · answered by (A) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most of the advice above is good..
could also be float level....
easy to check if you know where it should be set.
usually if you turn the carby over the float should be level with the body of the carby...
& needle & seats are cheap..so may as well replace it while the carbys out..
2007-03-20 15:03:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
float is sticking but if you don't know how to set the carb take it to the shop safety first
2007-03-20 15:38:25 · answer #7 · answered by howdy doody 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the float is sticking, allowing the bowl to fill and leak out
2007-03-20 14:51:38 · answer #8 · answered by duster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
carb is stuck, remove and slowly and carefully dissasemble, and clean the gunk build up. refer to an owners manual if you need to. actually it would cost less for you to get a manual and do it yourself. plus you can learn other stuff from the manual
2007-03-20 14:45:36 · answer #9 · answered by sainten 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You proably dont want to hear this but a leak like that should be checked out by a mechanic thats dangerous!
2007-03-20 14:40:29 · answer #10 · answered by Jman 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋