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Carburetor adjustment kawasaki prairie 400 how do you get to the needle under bottom?

1. Remove the air filter cover. This is usually held in place by a few screws or bolts.

2. Remove the air filter. This is a foam or paper element that sits inside the air filter cover.

3. Locate the carburetor. It is usually mounted on the side of the engine.

4. Remove the carburetor float bowl. This is a metal bowl that sits at the bottom of the carburetor. It is held in place by a few screws or bolts.

5. Remove the carburetor needle. The needle is a small, metal rod that sits inside the float bowl. It is held in place by a spring.

6. Adjust the needle. The needle can be adjusted by turning it clockwise or counterclockwise. Turning the needle clockwise will lean out the fuel mixture, while turning it counterclockwise will richen the fuel mixture.

7. Reassemble the carburetor. Install the float bowl, air filter, and air filter cover.

Here are some additional tips for adjusting the carburetor on a Kawasaki Prairie 400:

* Start by turning the idle screw clockwise until the engine starts to run.

* Then, turn the idle screw counterclockwise until the engine runs smoothly at idle.

* Next, turn the air screw clockwise until the engine starts to run poorly.

* Then, turn the air screw counterclockwise until the engine runs smoothly at idle.

* Finally, turn the throttle screw clockwise until the engine reaches the desired RPM.

These are just general guidelines. The specific settings for your carburetor may vary depending on the conditions in which you are riding.