Carburetor Cleaning

Dernière mise à jour le June 19, 2018

10 minutes

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Introduction

If your small gas engine is running sluggishly or smoking, it's possible that the carburetor is clogged or dirty. This guide will provide instructions on how to access and clean the carburetor.

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Before starting, ensure that the engine is not running and is not hot.
Pull the tab until the filter cover opens. Remove the filter cover.
Note that the bottom of the cover is hinged.

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Remove the air filter.
The air filter will be either an oily sponge, or an accordion-folded fabric.
Note that the air filter is saturated with oil. Wear gloves and use paper towels to avoid creating a mess.

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Étape 3 Carburetor Cleaning

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Locate the four bolts holding the air filter housing to the engine. Remove these bolts using the ratchet driver and the appropriately sized socket.
Remove the 1/4" bolts.
Remove the 5/16" bolts.