Best Way to Repair Small Engine Carburetors

All engines have carburetors and knowing how to repair themself can save you some money, especially on small engines. Things like lawnmowers or mopeds that have small engines can easily be repaired yourself with a little know how. Here are some important things to know to repair your small engine carburetor.

A carburetor is just a tube that sucks air into the engine. But, if something is blocking those holes, it can cause your engine to be sluggish. The speed of the engine is controlled by how much air is allowed to pass through. Fuel is sucked into the straw and mixes with the air before going through the engine.

• First of all, chemical cleaners that can be used on automobile carburetors do not work on small engine carburetors because the holes are tiny. They must be cleaned with piano wire or guitar strings.




• It is important to get rid of all the goo, otherwise it can come loose later and replug the holes.




• There should be no residue left on the pilot or main jets. Cleaning it thoroughly with a guitar string will work well. You should be able to see light through the hole in the jet.




• Make sure to clean the float needle. It works much like the flushing mechanism in a toilet, so if it is left dirty it can cause fuel overflow.




• If engine wheezes, it may not be getting enough fuel.




• If engines stutters or doesn't rev up all the way, it may be getting too much fuel.




• It is important to clean the air cleaner assembly as well.




• There is a screw that is used to set how it idles, so set that to where yours idles at the right speed.