If you’re experiencing problems with your carburetor, as detailed elsewhere on this page, the carb kit contains all the parts needed to take it apart and rebuild it. The carburetor kit itself is not directly a part that will cause your symptom, obviously, but it deserves discussion here because it is a great way to restore your carburetor to new condition, preventing any problems, solving carburetor-related no-start symptoms, and keeping your engine running smoothly.
Fuel that sits for a long period of time, especially when mixed with oil, has the tendency to gum up the inside of a carburetor. Simply remove the carburetor as explained under the “Carburetor” heading elsewhere on this page. Disassemble the entire carburetor, laying out all the parts on a table and making note of where they came out (taking pictures along the way is a great way to remember where things came from and how...
If you’re experiencing problems with your carburetor, as detailed elsewhere on this page, the carb kit contains all the parts needed to take it apart and rebuild it. The carburetor kit itself is not directly a part that will cause your symptom, obviously, but it deserves discussion here because it is a great way to restore your carburetor to new condition, preventing any problems, solving carburetor-related no-start symptoms, and keeping your engine running smoothly.
Fuel that sits for a long period of time, especially when mixed with oil, has the tendency to gum up the inside of a carburetor. Simply remove the carburetor as explained under the “Carburetor” heading elsewhere on this page. Disassemble the entire carburetor, laying out all the parts on a table and making note of where they came out (taking pictures along the way is a great way to remember where things came from and how to reassemble, as there are a handful of small parts). Clean the entire carburetor housing with a carburetor cleaner and a soft-bristled brush to remove all gummed up surfaces. Once you have reassembled the carburetor, simply reinstall it. Next, set the low and high idle screws by turning them all the way until they shut off, then back off 2 turns. Start and let warm up for about a minute, then adjust. Start the with the L screw until it runs the fastest, then adjust the idle screw. Repeat and add a little more fuel. Next, at full throttle, adjust the H screw until the engine runs as you like it. This process usually takes some experience to adjust properly, so for a do it yourself-er, it may take some time.
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