Service Manual

3-10 FUEL SYSTEM
Carburetor
Carburetor Removal
Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under
certain conditions. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Do not
smoke. Make sure the area is well- ventilated and free from
any source of flame or sparks; this includes any appliance with
a pilot light.
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Remove:
Air Cleaner and Related Parts (see Cleaner Body).
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Turn the fuel shut off valve to the OFF position.
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Drain the carburetor.
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Disconnect the fuel tube at the fuel inlet joint [A] of the carburetor.
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Unhook the throttle link spring [B] at the throttle shaft lever [C] top
end with a long nose pliers.
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Unhook the throttle [D] and choke link rods [E] at the top ends of their
arms while pull off the carburetor.
Carburetor Installation
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Clean the mating surfaces of the carburetor and intake manifold, and
fit the new gaskets.
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Take care not to bend the throttle and choke link rods during
installation. Make sure the link spring around the throttle link rod
is in place and that it pulls the governor arm and carburetor throttle
shaft lever toward each other.
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Adjust:
Carburetor Pilot Screw
Idle Speed