Service Manual

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Section 9. Fuel
~AWARNING] Incorrect service or replacement of
parts can result in severe personal injury and/or
equipment damage. Service personnel must be
qualified to perform electrical and/or mechanl-
cal service.
/AWARNING 1 Accidental starting of the engine
can result in severe personal injury or death.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and
spark plug wires while servicing engine, con-
trols, or associated equipment.
[AWARNING] Ignition of fuel can result In severe
personal injury or death. Do not smoke or allow
any spark, pilot light, or arcing switch or eguip-
ment near the fuel system or in areas with
shared ventilation.
GASOLINE CARBURETOR
Disassembly --
not applicable, Sp& E
Carburetor parts are delicate and must be handled
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with care. Never force parts when disassembling or
assembling.
Remove the air cleaner assembly and disconnect
the fuel line and throttle and choke links. Remove
the carburetor assembly from the intake manifold.
Refer to Figure 9-1 for Spec C and to Figure 9-2 for
Specs A and B. Remove the float bowl, slide the
float pin out and remove the float and float valve.
Remove the main jet and idle adjusting screw and
spring. For Specs A and B also remove the main
nozzle, passage cover and slow jet.
Inspection/Service -
not applicable SPec E
Soak metal components in carburetor cleaner. Do
not soak non-metal parts and gaskets. Follow the
cleaner manufacturer’s recommendations and
safety precautions.
Clean carbon from the carburetor bore, especially
around the throttle and choke plates. Dry out all
passages with low (35 psi) air pressure. Do not use
wire or other objects for cleaning passages as doing
so may damage the critical passages.
Replace the float if it is cracked, damaged, or
loaded with fuel.
IDLE MIXTURE
LOW IDLE
MAIN
JET
FLOAT
FLOAT
BOWL
FIGURE 9-1. GASOLINE CARBURETOR (SPEC C)
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