Specifications

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9. Check the condition of all the diaphragm gaskets. If a diaphragm gasket
is stiff, holed or cracked it will need replacing. It is good practice to replace
the diaphragm gaskets every time you overhaul and rebuild your carburetor.
10. Remove the fuel metering needle, metering lever and spring by
unscrewing the backing plate bolts.
11. Check the condition of the fuel metering needle. If the tip shows signs
of wear or discolouration then it will need to be replaced.
12. Remove the backing plate gasket.
13. Remove both HI and LO fuel adjustment screws.
14. Using carb cleaner spray the solvent on the carburetor parts including
all holes and surfaces.
15. Using a cloth or rag wipe down all carburetor parts
16. Using a wire brush softly clean all the gasket surfaces on the carburetor
ensuring to stroke the brush in the direction away from the carburtor. This
ensures no material enters the carburetor.
17. Leave the carburetor parts to soak in the carb cleaner for a few hours.
18. After leaving for a few hours give the carb parts another final spray of
the carb cleaner.
Note: For a Video tutorial on how to remove and overhaul a carburetor
please follow this link.