A carburetor kit has everything you need to rebuild your carburetor and restore it to new condition. When fuel sits stagnant for a big chunk of time, especially mixed with oil, it can cause the inside of a carb to become gummed up, making it hard to deliver fuel.
Here is how to break down your carburetor using a carb kit. It is a good idea to take photos as you dismantle in order to make it easier for reassembly. Remove the air filter housing and air filter, then take out the bolts holding down the carb and also the gasket. Next, take out the fuel lines by gently twisting them and tugging lightly, then remove the carburetor linkage. Take out the carburetor. Next, remove the screws on the underside of the carb, and pull the bottom off. You’re now going to take out the gasket and the diaphragm. Remove...
A carburetor kit has everything you need to rebuild your carburetor and restore it to new condition. When fuel sits stagnant for a big chunk of time, especially mixed with oil, it can cause the inside of a carb to become gummed up, making it hard to deliver fuel.
Here is how to break down your carburetor using a carb kit. It is a good idea to take photos as you dismantle in order to make it easier for reassembly. Remove the air filter housing and air filter, then take out the bolts holding down the carb and also the gasket. Next, take out the fuel lines by gently twisting them and tugging lightly, then remove the carburetor linkage. Take out the carburetor. Next, remove the screws on the underside of the carb, and pull the bottom off. You’re now going to take out the gasket and the diaphragm. Remove the primer bulb and the cover. On the bottom of the carburetor, take note of how the lever, spring, and hinge pin fit together inside the carburetor. Remove the screw and pull these parts out of the carburetor.
Take this opportunity to clean the carburetor with carburetor cleaner, making sure to get inside all the ports. Use a soft bristle brush if needed. If you notice any corrosion on the inside, you must install a new carburetor right away, as your carburetor is beyond repair at this point. Install the needle and lever on the bottom of the carburetor and re-install the screw to secure them in place. Install the gasket, diaphragm, and cover. Make sure to install them in the correct order, referring to your photos. Install the top cover and primer bulb. Re-install the carburetor back onto the engine with a new gasket under the carburetor on the engine, hook back up the linkages and fuel lines. Re-install the air filter housing and filter. Re-install any covers you removed from the unit.
For tips on adjusting your carburetor, another recommended repair procedure for ensuring your carb is not contributing to a “runs for a while then dies” symptom, check out our “Carburetor” section, elsewhere on this page.
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