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Pre-sets and Adjustments (Tecumseh and
Walbro carburetors)
Turn both the main and idle mixture adjusting screws
in (clockwise) until finger tight if applicable.
NOTE:
OVERTIGHTENING WILL DAMAGE THE
TAPERED PORTION OF THE NEEDLE.
Now back the mixture screws out (counterclockwise)
to obtain the pre-set figure in the chart shown.
NOTE:
SOME CARBURETORS HAVE FIXED IDLE
AND MAIN JETS. IDENTIFY THE SERIES OF
CARBURETOR USING THE VISUAL IDENTI-
FICATION IN THIS CHAPTER. IDLE MIXTURE
FIXED JETS APPEAR AS ADJUSTING SCREWS
WITHOUT TENSION SPRINGS AND ARE NOT
ADJUSTABLE.
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DUAL SYSTEM / SERIES "6"
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SERIES "3" & "4"
IDLE MIXTURE
SCREW
MAIN
MIXTURE
SCREW
WALBRO
CARBURETOR
SERIES "9"
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TECUMSEH CARBURETORS
SERIES "7"
NON-ADJUSTABLE
SERIES "8"
NON-ADJUSTABLE
PRIMER NO CHOKE
WALBRO LMK
FIXED HIGH AND LOW SPEED
MIXTURE
NON-ADJUSTABLE
(ADJUSTABLE MAIN FOR
EXPORT)
CAPPED
FIXED
IDLE JET
Final Adjustments
Start the engine and allow it to warm up to normal operating temperature (3 - 5 minutes). Set the speed control
to the HIGH or FAST position, then turn the main mixture adjustment screw in (clockwise) slowly until the
engine begins to run erratic. Note the position of the screw. Now, turn the screw out (counterclockwise) until
the engine begins to run erratic. Turn the screw in (clockwise) midway between these two positions. This will
be the best setting.
Set the speed control to the IDLE or SLOW position. Adjust the idle mixture screw following the same procedure
used to adjust the main mixture adjustment screw.
Identify the location of both HIGH and LOW speed adjustments, then locate the recommended HIGH and
LOW R.P.M. setting according to microfiche card # 30 and adjust the engine speed accordingly.
NOTE:
RPM SETTINGS CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON THE COMPUTERIZED PARTS LOOK UP SYSTEMS.
Tecumseh Carburetors
Engine Model
Main Pre-set Idle Pre-set
All models with
float-type carburetors 1-1/2 turn
1 turn
All models with
diaphragm-type
carburetors
1 turn
1 turn
Walbro Carburetors
Carburetor Model
LMK
Fixed
1 turn if
adjustable
or seated,
if fixed
SERIES "10"
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