Problems with Carburetor
Unbolt the carburetor bowl and thoroughly clean in fresh gasoline or carburetor
cleaner. (Remember to reinstall the thin rubber gasket correctly)
Check the float for free movement
Check all ports and vents for blockages, particularly the bolt that hold the bowl
on. It has port holes that tend to block.
Check the gaskets for tears or damage and replace if required.
Problems with Air or Vacuum Leaks
Check all nuts and bolts holding carburetor to the engine.
Change gaskets or use a liquid gasket to ensure a good seal.. Permatex Form-
A-Gasket No.1 Sealant.
A loose carburetor sucks air in through gaps where it attaches to the engine
block, altering the air/gasoline mix ratio. There is insufficient vacuum to pull
gasoline into the carburetor from the tank.
Post Season Check List
This check list is the most important thing you can do to make your start-up next
season go easily.
To p re ve nt c or ro si on i ns id e th e en gi ne c yl in de r-
Remove the spark plug, and squirt a teaspoon of light oil through the plug hole.
Pull the recoil until you feel compression. At this time, both the inlet and
exhaust valve are closed, and this prevents the engine chamber from rusting;
Drain all fuel from the tank and run the engine to remove fuel from carburetor bowl.
Check the fuel tank for corrosion. If present, remove the tank and treat it with
Caswell Gas Tank Sealer.
Drain the oil from the engine.
Spray WD 40 inside the fuel tank, to reduce rusting. Replace the gas tank cap.
Disconnect the battery, charge the battery once every month.
Store under cover, in the dry.
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