
Table 9.3-1. Carburetor Troubleshooting Chart
PROBLEM POSSIBLE
CAUSE
CORRECTIONS
Hard starting
Incorrect use of enrichener
Correct use of enrichener
Clogged fuel filter.
Clean filter.
Clogged low speed fuel jets.
Disassemble carburetor and chemically clean.
Clogged vent in fuel tank cap.
Unclog vent or replace cap.
Float stuck.
Remove float bowl, check float operation and
correct or replace.
Float damaged or leaking.
Replace float.
Intake air leak.
Check carburetor mounting flanges for air leaks.
Ignition problem.
Repair, replace or adjust as necessary.
Low cylinder compression.
Repair, replace or adjust as necessary.
Poor idle or stalling
Idle speed adjustments are
unequal (twin carburetor models
and multi-carburetor models
using individual throttle stop
adjustments).
Equalize throttle stop settings.
Clogged idle and low speed air
bleed.
Disassemble carburetor and chemically clean
All causes listed under "HARD
STARTING."
Carburetor Maintenance and Repair
To remove the carburetor:
1. Disconnect the intake branch pipe.
2. Undo the upper union nut of the throttle valve, remove the valve, disconnect the
cable, reinstall the throttle valve and cover, and turn the nut back in place.
3. Undo the nuts fastening the carburetor to the cylinder head and remove the
carburetor.
To reinstall the carburetor, reverse the sequence of the operations given above.
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