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CARBURETOR
DISASSEMBLING THE CARBURETOR
N
OTE:
Before disassembling the carburetor, make
sure to note the number of times the pilot
screw is turned out from the seated position to
its set position.
CHECKING THE CARBURETOR
1.Check:
●Carburetor body
●Float chamber
Cracks/damage → Replace.
●Fuel passage
Contamination → Clean as indicated.
●Carburetor body
Contamination → Clean.
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Cleaning steps:
●Wash the carburetor in a petroleum-based
solvent.
(Do not use any caustic carburetor cleaning
solution.)
●Blow out all of the passages and jets with
compressed air.
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2.Check:
●Float 1
●Float tang 2
Damage → Replace.
3.Check:
●Valve seat 1
●Needle valve 2
●O-ring 3
Contamination/wear/damage → Replace as
a set.
N
OTE:
Always replace the needle valve and valve
seat as a set.