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Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the carburetor on a Wacker PG1 (2014) Pump.

What you need

  1. Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement, Safety precautions: step 1, image 1 of 2 Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement, Safety precautions: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Before beginning repairs, disconnect and remove all hoses.

    • Flip the motor ignition switch into the OFF position.

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  2. Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement, Remove the engine cover: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use a 4 mm hex key to remove the bolt securing the engine cover.

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  3. Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Lift up to remove the engine cover.

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  4. Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement, Remove the air box cover: step 4, image 1 of 2 Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement, Remove the air box cover: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use your fingers to pinch the locking tab on the top of the air box cover.

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  5. Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Tilt the unlocked air cleaner cover down and pull it away from the air box to unhook it.

    • Remove the air box cover.

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  7. Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement, Remove the air box nuts: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use a 6 mm socket to remove the two nuts securing the air box.

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  8. Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement, Remove the air box: step 7, image 1 of 3 Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement, Remove the air box: step 7, image 2 of 3 Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement, Remove the air box: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Pull the air box directly away from the motor to remove it.

    • Once removed, the metal bracket inside of the air box will become loose. Don't lose it.

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  9. Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement, Depress the throttle pulley: step 8, image 1 of 2 Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement, Depress the throttle pulley: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Use your finger to pull down the spring-loaded throttle pulley.

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  10. Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement, Remove the throttle linkage: step 9, image 1 of 2 Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement, Remove the throttle linkage: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • While pulling down on the throttle pulley, use your finger to lift the throttle linkage out of its slot on the pulley.

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  11. Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement, Remove the carburetor from the motor: step 10, image 1 of 3 Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement, Remove the carburetor from the motor: step 10, image 2 of 3 Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement, Remove the carburetor from the motor: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Pull the carburetor off of the two threaded shafts.

    • The carburetor is still attached to fuel lines, so don't attempt to completely remove it yet.

    • Don't let the carburetor put tension on the fuel lines—hold onto it and continue to the next step.

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  12. Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement, Remove the fuel lines: step 11, image 1 of 3 Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement, Remove the fuel lines: step 11, image 2 of 3 Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement, Remove the fuel lines: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • Use a pair of needle nose pliers to compress the two hose clamp tabs on the black hose.

    • While compressing the tabs, slide the hose clamp up and off of the carburetor nipple.

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  13. Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Residual fuel in the carburetor or hoses may leak out during the following steps. Have shop towels or rags handy to catch any drips.

    • Use your fingers to pull the black hose off of the straight carburetor nipple.

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  14. Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Use your fingers to pull the pink hose off of the angled carburetor nipple.

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  15. Wacker Pump PG1 2014 Carburetor Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Only the carburetor remains.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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