Petcocks Combustible Y GRIFOS para Suzuki Katana 600

Motorcycle Fuel Petcocks and Taps for Suzuki Katana 600

Your Suzuki Katana motorcycle is equipped with a petcock and tap designed to regulate gasoline flow from the fuel tank into the carburetor and then into the engine. When you want to replace the manual or vacuum petcock system on your Suzuki GSX600F, you need to know which kinds of valves there are and how they work. Prior to purchasing a petcock or tap for your bike, keeping a few things in mind will help you make your choice.

What does a Suzuki GSX600F Katana fuel petcock do?

The petcock on your sport model Suzuki is a shutoff valve in the front of the fuel tank. Since there is no fuel gauge, the petcock allows you to control the flow of fuel with off, on, and reserve selections.

What does a Katana fuel filter petcock do?

The filter petcock screens dross out of the fuel before it reaches the carburetor.

What types of petcocks are available?

Your Katana 600 can use a manual or an automatic petcock. You will find it in the front of the fuel tank for easy switching between modes while you are in the motorcycle seat.

  • Manual valve systems control gravitational gas flow. You must switch them to the off, on, or reserve mode as necessary. You should turn the petcock to the off position when you are not riding your motorcycle so that gas does not overfill the engine. You can choose the on mode by moving the switch to 6 oclock before turning on your Suzuki. This lets gas flow without hindrance from the fuel tank. When the main tank empties out, you can move the knob to reserve mode at 9 oclock to ride your Katana 600 to a service station.
  • Automatic Katana petcock systems are vacuum-regulated. These valves have a prime mode at 3 oclock. They do not need an off mode because they contain a valve that prevents fuel from moving into the carburetor when your bike is off. You use the prime mode when your Katana runs out of gas. This lets any gas left move by gravity into the carburetor while the bike is off, which allows you to start it and get to a gas station. After starting with the switch in prime mode, you should move the switch to the on position to prevent flooding the engine.
What parts does the Katana petcock need?
  • The main switch assembly
  • O-rings
  • A spring for opening the diaphragm
  • A rubber diaphragm
  • A diaphragm space block
  • A screen for filter petcocks
How should you choose a GSX600F Katana valve kit?
  • Discern whether the parts are made to OEM specifications.
  • Select a vacuum or manual type.
  • Choose a petcock specified for the right Suzuki Katana model year, paying close attention to manufacturer part numbers.
  • Be sure it contains the required parts.

Taking into account the functions and types of Suzuki petcocks available will help you choose the right parts for your Katana motorcycle.

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