1978 Suzuki GS 750 E "position petcock set" Questions

use vacuum operated fuel petcocks...if yours has them...have you tried setting them to PRI or prime position to fill carbs without vacuum

...petcock...which position is ON, and which one is RESERVE? I have a round knob that turns either back or foward to what feels like a half turn..no clicks or set marks. I have ran it in the RESERVE ...

...PRIME position. Once started return the petcock to the ON position. If you leave it on prime....with engine off...fuel may leak into carb and run into engine and contaminate crankcase oil with

...petcock on the tank....ensure that it is set in the ON position and not prime PRI position. Often as these age, the diaphram leaks and raw fuel leaks into the vacuum line, into the engine and then ...

...petcock is left in the prime position and a float needle sticks, then you get you get gas running into the cylinders, past the rings, and into the oil. When you start your motorcycle the oil/gas ...

...position on the petcock that allows flow without vacuum to "prime" the empty carb......usually marked as PRI on the petcock, So rotate the lever on the petcocck to prime....wait a couple ...

...petcock to normal "run" position and drain until dry - lean bike side to side to get it all. *Note - it usually drains faster with fuel cap off. Then turn petcock to "reserve" setting and do the same ...

...set to Off, no gas leak. I suppose I'll eventually have to find a new/used petcock, but for now I'm looking for a band-aid. Any help? My gasoline-stinking left boot will thank you ...

...petcock firmly into position and wind the nut into place until it is finger tight. Then using a suitable wrench turn the nut until it is firmly tight. DO NOT over tighten the nut. This will strip the ...

...position of the crank. Since your bike is equipped with a carburetor, it has a fuel petcock. This petcock is operated by manifold vacuum. The vacuum line connects to the backside of the carb. Make ...