6-4
CARB
CARBURETOR
EBS00146
DISASSEMBLING THE CARBURETOR
TIP
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.
float tang
EAS00485
CHECKING THE CARBURETOR
1. Check:
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carburetor body
•
float chamber
Cracks/damage Replace.
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fuel passages
Obstruction Clean.
a. Wash the carburetor in a petroleum-based
solvent. Do not use any caustic carburetor
cleaning solution.
b. Blow out all of the passages and jets with
compressed air.
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float chamber body
Dirt Clean.
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float chamber rubber gasket
Cracks/damage/wear Replace.
2. Check:
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float
Damage
Replace.
3. Check:
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needle valve
Damage/obstruction/wear Replace the
needle valve.
New
New