Engine Service Manual

89
Reassembly
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Install Carburetor
WARNING
Explosive Fuel can cause fi res and severe
burns.
Do not fi ll fuel tank while engine is hot or
running.
Gasoline is extremely fl ammable and its vapors can
explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved
containers, in well ventilated, unoccupied buildings,
away from sparks or fl ames. Spilled fuel could ignite
if it comes in contact with hot parts or sparks from
ignition. Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
1. Install a new carburetor gasket. Make sure all holes
align and are open.
2. Install carburetor, throttle linkage and governor lever
as an assembly.
3. If carburetor is equipped with a fuel solenoid,
connect red (power) lead. Attach eyelet terminal of
ground lead to inner top carburetor cover mounting
screw.
Install Carburetor with Smart-Choke
™
Smart-Choke
™
Carburetor Components
E
C
G
B
F
A
A Air Cleaner Base B Breather Hose
C Ground Lead D Solenoid Lead
E
Smart-Choke
™
Bracket Assembly
F Thermostat
G Carburetor
Choke Unloader Linkage
A
B
A
Choke Unloader
Linkage
B
Choke
Lever
Actuator Lever Engaged with Choke Shaft Pin
A
B
A Actuator Lever B Choke Shaft Pin
NOTE: If thermostat was removed from assembly, refer
to procedure in Fuel System section to install.
1. Install new carburetor gasket. Make sure all holes
align and are open.
2. Install carburetor, throttle linkage and governor lever
as an assembly.
3. Connect choke unloader linkage from air vane
defl ector to carburetor.
4. If carburetor is equipped with a fuel solenoid,
connect red (power) lead. Attach eyelet terminal of
ground lead to inner top carburetor cover mounting
screw.
5. Install a new air cleaner base gasket and air cleaner
base onto mounting studs. Install Smart-Choke
™
bracket assembly. Ensure actuator lever is engaged
with pin on choke shaft. Torque nuts to 6.2-7.3 N·m
(55-65 in. lb.)
6. Connect breather hose to air cleaner base and
secure with clamp.