Service Manual

Primer Start Carburetor Removal
1. Disconnect spark plug wire.
2. Remove fuel line and drain; remove the fuel tank
(see page 38).
element. Remove the two plastic plugs
covering the mounting screws.
4. Detach carburetor from engine by removing two
mounting screws. Discard the
two smaller
carburetor gaskets on either side of the
carburetor shield. Keep the heat shield for later
installation.
3. Open and remove air cleaner cover and air filter
5. Disconnect the fuel line and the primer tube from
the carburetor fittings
(Figure 32).
Figure 32
6. Pull the carburetor assembly down and away
from the engine such that the air vane governor
clears the hole in the shroud mounting base.
the throttle cable mounting bracket.
CAUTION: Be careful in the next step to avoid
damage to the delicate governor spring.
8. Slide the white plastic control lever to either end
of its adjustment and snap
it to the locked
position to help restrict its movement while you
disconnect the throttle cable from the control
lever
(Figure 34).
7. Remove the throttle cable screw and nut from
CONTROL LEVER
Figure 34
Service Section 33 Carburetor
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