CARB
7-4
EAS00485
CHECKING THE CARBURETOR
1. Check:
• carburetor body
• float chamber
• jet housing
Cracks / damage
→
Replace.
2. Check:
• 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.
3. Check:
• float chamber body
Dirt
→
Clean.
4. Check:
• float chamber rubber gasket
Cracks / damage / wear
→
Replace.
5. Check:
• float
Damage
→
Replace.
6. Check:
• needle valve
• needle valve seat
Damage / wear
→
Replace.
Obstruction
→
Clean.
CARBURETOR AND REED VALVE