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Carburetor Adjustment

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    1. Carburetor Adjustment, Install the inductive pickup lead: step 1, image 1 of 2 Carburetor Adjustment, Install the inductive pickup lead: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Feed the inductive pickup lead wire through one of the two holes in the lower-left corner of the tachometer.

      • Bend the wire around and feed it through the second hole, then pull it tight.

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    2. Carburetor Adjustment, Attach the tachometer to the spark plug wire: step 2, image 1 of 2 Carburetor Adjustment, Attach the tachometer to the spark plug wire: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Clamp the inductive pickup lead alligator clip onto the spark plug wire.

      • Make sure the inductive pickup lead wire is not touching anything except the tachometer.

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    3. Carburetor Adjustment, Start the motor: step 3, image 1 of 2 Carburetor Adjustment, Start the motor: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Wear ear protection for the remainder of the procedure.

      • Start the motor and let it run for two minutes to ensure it reaches operating temperature.

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    4. Carburetor Adjustment, Open the choke: step 4, image 1 of 3 Carburetor Adjustment, Open the choke: step 4, image 2 of 3 Carburetor Adjustment, Open the choke: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Make sure the choke is fully in the open position.

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    5. Carburetor Adjustment: step 5, image 1 of 2 Carburetor Adjustment: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Use a Phillips screwdriver to adjust the carburetor idle screw until the tachometer reads as close to 3100 RPM as possible:

      • Turn the idle screw clockwise to increase RPM

      • Turn the idle screw counterclockwise to decrease RPM

      • Once the idle has been set, shut off the motor and disconnect the tachometer.

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Conclusion

The procedure is complete, no further action is required.

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