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2. On Horizontal Shaft engines, install the 3 fasteners that
secure the intake elbow to the intake manifold ( B , Figure
182). Tighten to 90 lb-in (10.2 Nm).
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3. Install the carburetor, with new gaskets and spacer onto
the intake elbow.
4. Lift the carburetor SLIGHTLY to allow for the connection
of the throttle rod and spring. Connect the throttle rod
clip and install the spring. Install the throttle rod onto the
throttle lever at the carburetor.
5. Start by hand the 4 fasteners ( A ) that secure the
carburetor to the intake elbow ( Horizontal Shaft engine)
or intake manifold ( Vertical Shaft engine). Tighten to 90
lb-in (10.2 Nm).
6. Connect the anti-afterfire solenoid wire harness
connector to the solenoid.
7. Connect the carburetor choke rod at the carburetor.
8. Connect the fuel pump vent line at the intake manifold
port. Squeeze the tangs of the clamp and slide the clamp
toward the intake manifold until directly over the port.
9. Connect the fuel feed line from the fuel pump to the
carburetor inlet port. Squeeze the tangs of the clamp and
slide the clamp toward the carburetor until directly over
the port.
10. Connect the fuel vent line to the intake elbow port.
11. Connect the valve cover breather hose to the carburetor
port.
Low-Profile Air Cleaner Equipped Engines
1. Install the new gaskets and spacers between the
carburetor and intake manifold ( Vertical Shaft engines)
or intake elbow ( Horizontal Shaft engines).
2. On Horizontal Shaft engines, install the 3 fasteners that
secure the intake elbow to the intake manifold ( B , Figure
183). Tighten to 90 lb-in (10.2 Nm).
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3. Install the carburetor, with new gaskets and spacer onto
the intake elbow.
4. Lift the carburetor SLIGHTLY to allow for the connection
of the throttle rod and spring. Connect the throttle rod
clip and install the spring. Install the throttle rod onto the
throttle lever at the carburetor.
5. Start by hand the 4 fasteners ( A ) that secure
the air cleaner base to the carburetor and intake
adaptor ( Horizontal Shaft engine) or intake
manifold ( Vertical Shaft engine). Tighten to 90 lb-in
(10.2 Nm).
6. Connect the anti-afterfire solenoid wire harness
connector to the solenoid.
7. Connect the carburetor choke rod at the carburetor.
8. Connect the fuel pump vent line at the intake manifold
port. Squeeze the tangs of the clamp and slide the clamp
toward the intake manifold until directly over the port.
9. Connect the fuel feed line from the fuel pump to the
carburetor inlet port. Squeeze the tangs of the clamp and
slide the clamp toward the carburetor until directly over
the port.
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