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8. CARBURETOR
8-1 OPERATION AND CONSTRUCTION
8-1-1 FUNCTIONS AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE DIAPHRAGM SYSTEM
This engine is equipped with a diaphragm type carburetor.
Since the fuel level is kept constant, irrespective of the tilting angle of the engine, it can be operated at
any position. The float chamber is provided with a diaphragm and is covered with a cover. When negative
pressure is generated in the air intake, the diaphragm bulges up, thereby pushing up the metering lever
and opening the inlet needle valve. When the negative pressure disappears, the spring forces the valve
shut. Therefore, fuel flow rate can be controlled by appropriately determining the diaphragm area and the
spring load.
AIR INTAKE
JET
DIAPHRAGM
ASSEMBLY
INLET NEEDLE VALVE
METERING LEVER
FUEL
FUEL
Fig. 8-1