hi all...i have a 2004 predator 50...i need to remove the carb and clean it, i just bought the machine for my son and its been sitting and wont start....would like to avoid a trip to the dealer if you can give me some help on the best way to remove it...im sure i could start taking bolts out until i get to it..lol..but im sure there is an easier way..thx

 

Simple to do.Remove 2 air box 5mm allen screwsand clamp holding box to carb,screw clamp on carb intake and pull carb enough to remove four screws on bottom of carb, remove bowl,remove main jet that is exposed and small pilot jet inside of carb body with small flat screwdriver. Make sure can see daylight through both jets after blowing out with carb cleaner(air blower if have compressor)check that float and needle operating up and down,not stuck or will have to remove float pin and clean float needle. Also make sure small hole for choke in bottom of float bowl open(OFTEN OVERLOOKED) Good luck ALSO simple wayto start if dont ride often is to block small tube on air box with thumb<blocks air flow and will start easier even with manual or electric choke models. Good luck

 

thanks a ton...did what you said..started perfectly...float appeared to be stuck and dripping fuel out of the overflow tube...but now just just needs a little adjusment for idle...