Vanguard BIG BLOCK M540000, Repair Manual, Page: 68 / 168

2. Remove the 4 fasteners that secure the air cleaner base
to the intake adaptor ( A , Figure 76). Remove air cleaner
base and discard old gasket.
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3. Remove intake adaptor from carburetor. Discard old
gasket.
4. Lift the carburetor SLIGHTLY to allow for the
disconnection of the throttle rod and spring. Undo the
throttle rod clip and release the spring. Remove the
throttle rod from the throttle lever at the carburetor.
5. Remove the carburetor from the engine.
NOTE: Place the carburetor in a container or on shop
towels to capture any residual fuel.
6. Remove the gaskets and spacers between the carburetor
and intake manifold ( Vertical Shaft engines) or intake
elbow ( Horizontal Shaft engines).
7. On Horizontal Shaft engines, remove the 3 fasteners
that secure the intake elbow to the intake manifold ( B ).
8. Remove the intake elbow from the intake manifold and
discard old gasket.
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