How to Clean a Lawn Mower Motor Float Valve & Needle
Instructions
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Find the fuel line between the gas tank and the carburetor. Squeeze the clamp holding the gas line to the side of the carburetor with the pliers, and slide it off. Position a bucket under the gas line to catch any old gas.
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NEEDLE VALVESPoint and spray the carb cleaner into the side of the carburetor for 5 to 8 seconds. This will remove gummed up gas from the needle adjustment and butterfly valve. Reattach the gas line.
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Unscrew the bolt on the bottom of the carburetor with the proper sized wrench. This will remove the fuel bowl and expose the float.
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Dump out the old gas in the fuel bowl. Spray carb cleaner into the bowl. Spray carb cleaner onto the float and float valve above the float.
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Screw the fuel bowl back on securely.
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