Cleaning dirty carburettor
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Remove the carburettor completely from the engine
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Open the carburettor up most small engine carburettor have a nut or a screw at the bottom of the carburettor bowl.
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Pay close attention to the layout of the interior of the carburettor.
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Inspect the needle to determine if it is stuck or sticking. The needle should move easily and smoothly.
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If needle appears to be suck it needs to be cleaned. Remove it and clean it using a wire brush and either carburettor cleaning or brake cleaner.
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Spray carburettor cleaner or brake cleaner into the fuel lines throughout the carburettor.
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If you have carburettor test, use it to test the carburettor.
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Reassemble the carburettor and attach it to the engine.
- Test the engine to determine if it is functioning properly.