Flooding - Too Much Fuel
Check the needle for damage to the viton tip. The tip is easily damaged when any pressure is put on it.
Check the needle for damage to the viton tip. The tip is easily damaged when any pressure is put on it.
Test the fuel pump - check your manual for the correct setting but should be 3-4 lbs.
Make sure there is a gasket under the seat.
Make sure the old gasket under the seat is completely removed..
Check float level.
Test the float for leaks.
Move the float up and down to make sure it isn't rubbing or binding.
Look for dirt particles in the bottom of the float bowl. Dirt may be getting into the needle & seat from the fuel system.
Make sure the float isn't rubbing on the float bowl gasket.
Check the power valve in the bottom of the float bowl. The needle should be up, not bent. Also make sure the gasket under the valve isn't damaged, or stacked.
Is the fuel tank vented and is the vent clear, some have an extra tube going to the tank and some vent through the gas cap.
Make sure there is a gasket under the seat.
Make sure the old gasket under the seat is completely removed..
Check float level.
Test the float for leaks.
Move the float up and down to make sure it isn't rubbing or binding.
Look for dirt particles in the bottom of the float bowl. Dirt may be getting into the needle & seat from the fuel system.
Make sure the float isn't rubbing on the float bowl gasket.
Check the power valve in the bottom of the float bowl. The needle should be up, not bent. Also make sure the gasket under the valve isn't damaged, or stacked.
Is the fuel tank vented and is the vent clear, some have an extra tube going to the tank and some vent through the gas cap.
