How to Clean an Outboard Carburetor

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Remove the cowls and recoil starter if you need to reach the carburetor.

   Carburetor cleaner may remove the varnish from the float and cause it to malfunction. , If you hear fuel inside the float, it will need to be replaced.
   
   A float with fuel in it will be heavier than necessary, and the fuel will flow constantly. , If the nozzle is fixed, do not remove it.
   
   But make sure you remove the plug so the jet can be cleaned inside. , You can also use an aerosol carburetor cleaner to spray the carburetor parts.
   
   If you use the aerosol cleaner, place the small tubing that comes with it into the nozzle to direct the spray into all the small passages on the carburetor. ,, Although a rebuild kit is not necessary for cleaning a carburetor, the gaskets and sealants may have deteriorated over time, especially if the carburetor is old enough to have been exposed to alcohol-containing fuels. ,
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   Step 2: Remove the primer bulb fuel line and any linking connectors that run directly to the carburetor.

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   Step 3: Remove the 2 nuts that hold the carburetor on.

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   Step 4: Disassemble the carburetor by removing the 5 to 6 screws that hold the bowl on.

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   Step 5: Remove the float and float needle.

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   Step 6: Check the float by shaking it.

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   Step 7: Remove the high-speed nozzle from the center of the carburetor.

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   Step 8: Soak the carburetor in a bucket filled with just enough carburetor cleaner to cover the carburetor.

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   Step 9: Allow the carburetor parts to dry thoroughly.

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    Step 10: Purchase a carburetor rebuilding kit for the make of your outboard carburetor.

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    Step 11: Reassemble the carburetor

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    Step 12: and use the replacement parts from the rebuilding kit.

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